University of Phoenix® College of Education Announces Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Program
September 06 2016 - 1:48PM
Business Wire
Full-tuition scholarships available for current
and prospective K-12 teachers for master’s degree programs in
education
University of Phoenix® College of Education is helping current
and aspiring teachers realize their dreams of higher education by
offering 20 full-tuition graduate-level scholarships. The Teacher
Appreciation Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to
complete master’s degrees in education from University of Phoenix.
The scholarship is open to current K-12 teachers and those who
aspire to be teachers and have earned bachelor’s degrees.
“The scholarship recognizes the incredible commitment K-12
teachers have to their students by providing an opportunity to
enhance their own careers,” said Pamela Roggeman, academic dean for
University of Phoenix College of Education. “With more than a
quarter of K-12 teachers in a University of Phoenix survey1 saying
they switched careers to enter the classroom, we hope the Teacher
Appreciation Scholarship program will also help inspire aspiring
teachers to join this worthy profession. The University is proud to
support teachers on their personal education journeys.”
JJ Owens, a 2013 recipient of the Teacher Appreciation
Scholarship, used the scholarship to complete his Master of Arts in
Education at University of Phoenix. Working as a high school
English teacher and football coach in Texas, he credits the
opportunity with strengthening his leadership skills to help him
support student success in the classroom and on the field.
“Receiving the scholarship helped me make the decision to go
back to school,” said Owens. “Continuing my education was a
milestone achievement, and having the opportunity to do what I love
every day – help students learn and grow – means so much. I wish
future scholarship recipients success in their educational
journeys.”
Applicants may apply through Sept. 27, 2016. The scholarship is
open to the first 300 qualified applicants who meet the defined
eligibility criteria, and may close early once all qualified
applications are submitted. Scholarship recipients will be
announced Dec. 16, 2016.
For more information about all University of Phoenix scholarship
opportunities, including the Teacher Appreciation Scholarship
requirements, visit www.phoenix.edu/scholarships.
For more information about each of these programs, including
on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please visit
www.phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
1 Survey of 1,005 U.S. full-time employed K-12 teachers who have
at least an undergraduate degree conducted online within the United
States by Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix between
April 14 and 25, 2016. For complete survey methodology, including
weighting variables, contact Amanda Barchilon at
amanda.barchilon@apollo.edu.
About University of Phoenix® College of Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating
teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The
College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current
educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen
their professional knowledge. With education programs available
throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a
distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for
teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17
years of professional experience to the classroom. For more
information, visit phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.
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