Financial Aid - How to Apply

The Judith Herb College of Education 2008-2009 scholarship application will be available beginning Monday, January 7, 2008 in the Student Services Office, 3100 Gillham Hall. A paper application may also be printed from the web at http://education.utoledo.edu/home.asp. Application deadline is March 7, 2008. Questions may be directed to Dr. Linda Murphy at wyldwyn@buckeye-express.com.

Note: All need-based scholarships require that a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be on file by April 1. Students may complete the FAFSA on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or students may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 419.530.8700. The University of Toledo school code for completing the FAFSA is 003131. Information provided on each scholarship is subject to change.

Agnes and Clarence Alspaugh Scholarship for Student Teachers

An annual scholarship of $2000 for a student who is committed to being a teacher and who will be engaged in student teaching during the award year. The scholarship is disbursed the semester the recipient is student teaching and is not refundable. This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose FAFSA score verifies the greatest need. The recipient shall exhibit the characteristics of being hard-working, with a love of people and a desire to help others. The recipient shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. This scholarship is not renewable.

Judith Herb College of Education Alumni Affiliate Scholarship

The Education Alumni Affiliate Scholarship is for education majors who will be attending The University of Toledo full-time or part-time for the 2008-2009 academic year. Entering freshmen, undergraduate, and graduate students are invited to apply. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Applicants are to have a 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file in the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 3, 2008. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and community involvement.

Contact: Elizabeth Schurrer, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, 3740 LRC, Elizabeth.Schurrer@utoledo.edu , 419.530.4986.

Divided equally between the Colleges of Business Administration and Education. Recipients shall be undergraduate students who have graduated from a Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan high school. The freshman student shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and minimum ACT score of 20. Upper class recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Based on financial need. Scholarship is renewable based on the minimum GPA requirement. Renewability not specified.

Recipients must be female students under the age of 21 years with the highest financial need. Awards presented as textbook voucher to supplement classroom textbook costs. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship is for juniors and seniors in the Judith Herb College of Education who are majoring in elementary education. May not be participants in collegiate sports at UT. Must have a 3.0 GPA (or higher). Not primarily based on financial need. Renewability not specified.

Award presented to a graduate student in any college who best exemplifies scholarly excellence in the physical and biological sciences, has maintained genuine academic interest in the social sciences and humanities and plans a career in education. Preference given to a future teacher of mathematics or science.

Contact: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Graduate School, 3240 University Hall, 419.530.4723.

Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education. Based on merit and financial need. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship is for students in the Judith Herb College of Education who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Financial aid may be considered. Renewable as long as criteria are met.

Scholarship is for ascending junior or senior female students in the Judith Herb College of Education with a 3.3 GPA or higher. This scholarship is based on financial need. The scholarship is not refundable or renewable. However, previous recipients may reapply. A luncheon is hosted by the Toledo Woman's Club to honor the recipient.

Awarded to sophomores with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Based on financial need. Renewable.

Scholarships for students majoring in teacher education in early, middle and adolescent fields, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. Renewable.

Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education. Based on merit. Renewability not specified.

Recipients must be majoring in science or have a science-related major. Must maintain a 2.7 GPA or higher and be accepted into professional education status. Renewability not specified.

Recipients shall be full-time sophomore, junior or senior student in the Judith Herb College of Education. Shall have and maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Preference given to a Toledo area high school graduate or a resident of Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan. Preference also given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. Applied toward tuition and general fees. Renewable.

Scholarship for a full-time graduate student with an excellent academic record in the field of English and/or education. Based on financial need and academic achievement.

Contact: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Graduate School, 3240 University Hall, 419.530.4723.

Scholarships are for U.S. citizens who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Judith Herb College of Education and majoring in elementary and/or early childhood education. Based primarily on financial need. A minimum 2.5 GPA or higher is required. Extra curricular and community activities may be considered particularly past or current involvement in church-related activities. Upon review by the COE Scholarship Committee, automatically renewable if recipients continue to meet criteria. Scholarships are automatically renewed if recipients continue to meet criteria.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have been accepted to professional standing in the Early Childhood Education program while maintaining a minimum 3.3 GPA or higher. May be applied to any and all university expenses. Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.

Scholarship is for seniors with math majors in middle school education. Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Scholarship should be applied toward student teaching. Students receiving grants, fee waivers, or other scholarship assistance not eligible. May be renewable.

Scholarships are for students majoring in the Judith Herb College of Education. Renewability not specified.

Scholarships for undergraduate female students majoring in physical education programs leading to degrees in teaching. Financial need may be considered. Based on scholastic achievement. Can be renewed, based on academic accomplishment and recommendation.

Award for outstanding teaching professional continuing his/her education with a minimum of one year’s classroom experience. Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and provide two recommendations from school system. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior or graduate level honor students in teacher education focusing on mathematics, music and/or physical education while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need. Renewable when recipient continues to meet qualifications.

This award is for graduate students majoring in English in secondary education who have been recommended by the Curriculum and Instruction Department, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have financial need. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for sophomore, junior, or senior education majors. Renewability not specified.

Full-time students majoring in teacher education, who have graduated from Waite High School, and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. A recommendation from the advisor of Waite High school’s Future Teachers Club is required. May be applied to any educational expense except for room and board. Non-refundable. May be renewable if recipient maintains criteria and re-applies each year.

Scholarships are for senior education majors. Scholastic achievement and need are prime considerations. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for a female student enrolled in a program in the Judith Herb College of Education leading to a teaching career. Must be a Toledo high school graduate in the top half of her class demonstrating financial need. Recipient should be of good character with ability to relate to students. Renewability not specified.

For full-time juniors or seniors majoring in elementary education, with preference given to students interested in teaching grades K-3. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in campus activities, particularly fraternities, sororities, dormitory life or student government. Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria. Recipients may reapply each year.

Recipients shall be entering freshmen in the Judith Herb College of Education. Based on financial need. Preference given to students with juvenile diabetes. Renewable if student maintains a 2.75 GPA.

This scholarship is awarded to an inner-city student majoring in elementary or secondary education, particularly those planning to teach in inner-city schools. Based on financial need. May be renewed.

Scholarship for physically and/or mentally challenged female students who are enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.

Contact: Director, Office of Accessibility, 1201 Health Science and Human Services Building, 419.530.4981.

For undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the Judith Herb College of Education. Renewable.

Scholarship for future teachers enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education who are interested in teaching mathematics or science at either the elementary or secondary level. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for fulltime sophomore, junior or senior at The University of Toledo that enrolled in the College of Arts and Science or the Judith Herb College of Education. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarship awarded to entering students in the Judith Herb College of Education who are United States citizens. Preference given to students from Northwest Ohio and then to students from Ohio. The recipients shall be honor students who have scored 1200 or above on the SAT, or 27 or above on the ACT. Not based on financial need. Renewable.

Kitty Lowery Memorial Research Fund for Higher Education (new award, pending)

Recipients may be either masters or doctoral students who are majoring in higher education. To be used for dissertations, theses, or projects. Preference given to full-time students who submit 3-5 page proposals that (a) outline their studies and (b) provide budgets justifying awards. Advisor's signatures required. Renewability not specified.

The scholarship is awarded to an aspiring sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in the Judith Herb College of Education who has a minimum 2.7 GPA. This scholarship may be used for all educational expenses and may be renewable by determination of the Judith Herb College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for a physically and/or mentally challenged sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education. Based on demonstrated financial need. Renewability not specified.

For a full-time junior or senior, majoring in elementary or special education. Preference will be given to graduates from high schools in Lucas County, with some demonstrated need based on financial aid or family circumstance. Must have a 2.8 GPA. After the junior year, must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and show qualities of leadership and communication skills. May be applied to any and all educational expenses. Renewable, but current recipients must reapply each year.

Scholarships are for education majors and pay instructional fees only. Based on financial need and academic achievement. Renewability not specified.

Scholarships for full-time students in the College of Education with preference to those students majoring in guidance counseling and English. Recipient shall be a United States citizen with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Renewable for students with continued academic improvement.

Scholarship is for an outstanding Judith Herb College of Education student. Based on financial need. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for a new or continuing student in the Judith Herb College of Education majoring in social science, English, drama, or either liberal arts, with demonstrated financial need a major consideration. Must exhibit a strong commitment to teacher education and exhibit personal interest in the arts. Must be honor students with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship is for an outstanding graduate student in Judith Herb College of Education with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to their professional field of study and provide leadership among college peers and professional colleagues In the schools. Renewable if student continues to meet criteria.

Scholarship is for a student majoring in elementary education. Preference given to alumni from either St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns or Crossgates Schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selected on the basis of financial need. Not renewable.

Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the field of higher education. Applicants considered on the basis of academic performance and the content of written statements (not to exceed five pages) describing their aspirations in the field of higher education. May be paid directly to recipients to defray seminar expenses and other needs of full-time students. Renewability not specified.

Recipients shall be entering or continuing full-time students in the Judith Herb College of Education who reside with their biological parents at time of application. Must be majors in Early Childhood Education and have a minimum 3.7 GPA. Based on financial need. Preference given, in the following order, to those who reside in: (1) East Toledo (2) Rossford (3) Perrysburg (4) Oregon. Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.

Scholarship for a student in his/her senior year in the Judith Herb College of Education with a major in Early Childhood or Middle School Education. A minimum 2.7 GPA is required. Candidates must have completed courses in children’s literature and early childhood language arts and have demonstrated making reading and literature come alive. This should be substantiated by the field experience advisors and/or cooperating teacher.

For an outstanding entering freshman student majoring in music education with at least 3.0 high school GPA, or equivalent. Consideration will be given to student(s) demonstrating extra curricular music activities (shows, concerts). Also available for students in upper college division in music and graduate music students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Renewable.

Award for outstanding students majoring in the field of special education. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship is awarded to an Education major who has graduated from Whitmer High School and participated in band, orchestra, or student council. Not based on financial need. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship is for undergraduate students majoring in early childhood education (K-3). Preference given to Pi Phi or other Greek affiliate female student. Must be active on campus and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Renewability not specified.

Recipients may be either undergraduate or graduate students who are preparing for teacher licensure. Renewability not specified.

Recipients shall be UT students who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 grading scale. Scholarship award is also based on student financial need.

Recipient shall be an Education major who is a junior in the Judith Herb College of Education. Must be involved in BOTH campus activities and, specifically, community activities. Recipient must have a 3.25 GPA or higher, and the award is based on financial need. Renewable for second year.

Scholarships for students who are majoring in science or mathematics in middle childhood or adolescence to young adult education. Students must be U.S. citizens or have documented permanent residence status. Students need to be admitted into the Judith Herb College of Education in order to receive money. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. A minimum 3.0 GPA or higher is required for the merit scholarships. Upon review by the UT3 Scholarship Committee, scholarships and aid are automatically renewed if recipients continue to meet criteria. Students who receive Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships must agree to teach in a high-need school in a high-need school district for the length of time they receive financial support or they must repay the money to the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, visit our website: http://www.teachut3.utoledo.edu.

Scholarship presented to a full-time graduate student to assist in research for the thesis, project or dissertation and to further the student’s professional development. Graduate adviser must nominate student and write a recommendation in which he/she assesses your academic potential and accomplishments. Student must also supply an essay of no more than two double-spaced pages.

Scholarships for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education. Renewability not specified.

Scholarship for an outstanding entering freshman studio art or art education major that recognizes talent and academic achievement. A portfolio review required.

Contact: Chairperson The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

Scholarships for an outstanding full-time junior or senior majoring in studio art, art history, or art education. Students must show exceptional promise of creative ability and/or academic excellence. Submission of a portfolio of artwork, consisting of two and or three-dimensional examples, numbering no more than five required. Portfolio review required.

Contact: Chairperson, The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

Scholarships for entering freshmen pursuing studies in studio art, art history or art education. Non-renewable.

Contact: Chairperson The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

Elementary Education

Scholarships are for U.S. citizens who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Judith Herb College of Education and majoring in elementary and/or early childhood education. Based primarily on financial need. A minimum 2.5 GPA or higher is required. Extra curricular and community activities may be considered particularly past or current involvement in church-related activities. Scholarships are automatically renewed if recipients continue to meet criteria.

This scholarship is awarded to an ascending senior student in the Early Childhood Education program with a 3.25 GPA or higher. This scholarship is merit-based with financial need a consideration. Preference will be given to students with a military background and service in a branch of the U. S. Armed Forces. Recipients must be permanent residents of Lucas, Wood, or Ottawa counties in Ohio.

Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education. Renewability not specified.

Health Education

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate women students majoring in physical education programs leading to degrees in teaching. Financial need may be considered. Based on scholastic achievement. Can be renewed, based on academic accomplishment and recommendation.

Math Education

Scholarships for full-time math education majors with sophomore status. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarshipis based on merit and will cover 25% of in-state tuition at the time of the award. Scholarship will be renewed for five additional semesters at the original award amount if the recipients continue to meet the criteria.

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior or graduate level honor student in teacher education focusing on mathematics, music and/or physical education maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need. Renewable if the recipient continues to meet qualifications.

Music Education

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate level student majoring in teacher education who is focusing on mathematics, music, and/or physical education. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need.

For an outstanding entering freshman student majoring in music education with at least high school GPA of 3.0, or equivalent. Consideration will be given to student(s) demonstrating extra curricular music activities (shows, concerts). Also available for students in upper college division in music and graduate music students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Renewable.

Physical Education & Recreational Education

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate level student majoring in teacher education who is focusing on either mathematics, music, and/or physical education. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need.

Science Education

Scholarship for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education who is interested in becoming a teacher in mathematics or science.

For sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate students majoring in astronomy or the profession of science education teaching at the elementary or secondary levels. Based on academic achievement, creativity, leadership, integrity, and services to UT and the community.

Special Education

Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education.

Recipient shall be a junior or senior level student in the College of Education, enrolled full-time or part-time, and majoring in special education. Recipients shall have a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students who are well informed not only about special education but also about worldly issues.

Award for outstanding students majoring in the field of special education. Renewability not specified.

Vocational Education

Career and Technical Education Scholarship (formerly, Vocational Education, Trade and Industrial Scholarship)

Scholarship for a graduate student with a degree in vocational education (holding either a 4-year provisional, 8-year professional certificate or 5 year license) who is active in the Ohio Vocational Association and the Professional Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. The student must be enrolled full-time (12-16 hours) in a summer program and must be an active trade and industrial education teacher. Based on financial need and academic achievement. Can be renewed upon application.