Teacher Education Scholarship Initiative

Teacher Education Scholarship Initiative is sponsored by NYU Steinhardt. This initiative provides scholarships to newly admitted full-time students in eligible NYU Steinhardt teacher education master's programs that lead to initial certification, starting Fall 2026.

Teacher Education Scholarship Initiative | NYU Steinhardt Teacher Education Scholarship Initiative The world needs passionate, dedicated, and visionary individuals to step into classrooms and shape the next generation—and NYU Steinhardt is committed to helping you get there.

If you've ever considered answering the vital call to teach, now is the moment to transform your career and purpose by earning a graduate degree in teacher education at NYU Steinhardt. We are thrilled to announce a major investment designed to make your journey into teaching more accessible than ever before.

Beginning Fall 2026, every newly admitted full-time student in one of our eligible teacher education master’s programs that lead to initial certification will receive a substantial scholarship: One-year programs: $20,000 scholarship Two-year programs : $15,000 per year (renewable for year two) This initiative reflects our deep belief in the essential role teachers play—and our commitment to making your graduate preparation more accessible.

Teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling. At NYU Steinhardt, you’ll learn from leading faculty, train in diverse educational settings across New York City, and gain the skills to become an innovative and impactful educator. Choosing a Steinhardt graduate degree means committing to excellence, equity, and leading positive change in schools and communities.

Embrace this opportunity to shape young minds and build a better future—starting with your own.

Eligible Graduate Programs All new full-time students enrolling in these eligible initial certification MA and MAT programs for the Fall 2026 semester will receive the scholarship: Transformational Teaching (MAT) Students with Disabilities Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education Dual Certification Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, Initial Certification Educational Theatre, All Grades and English 7-12: Dual Certification Educational Theatre, All Grades and Social Studies 7-12: Dual Certification Dance Education, All Grades, Initial Certification (MA) World Language Education and TESOL, Dual Certification TESOL, Initial Certification English and Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12: Dual Initial Certification Social Studies and Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12: Dual Initial Certification Students with Disabilities and Computer Science, Dual Initial Certification To qualify for this award, applicants must meet the following criteria: Enrolled full-time in an eligible initial certification program Domestic and international students are welcome NYU Teacher Residency applicants are not eligible, since they receive other scholarship consideration Advanced Study Scholarship recipients are also not eligible for this initiative Submit your completed Fall 2026 application by the deadline—there is no separate scholarship application.

All admitted students who meet the above criteria will automatically receive the award. Applications submitted or completed after the deadline will not be eligible for this award but may be eligible for other scholarship initiatives. Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.

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