3 Education & Teaching scholarships open to high school students. The earliest deadline is Mar 1, 2027 (Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois) and the latest is May 17, 2027. The largest award listed is Up to $23,000 in total financial assistance (including paid professional development) from Golden Apple Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of DE, IL, WV. Sponsors include Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education), Golden Apple Foundation, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV). Always confirm on the official site.
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Illinois high school seniors and eligible college students preparing to become teachers in Illinois, with a commitment to teach in qualifying Illinois schools.
West Virginia high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and minimum ACT/SAT scores who will study to teach math, science, elementary or special education and agree to teach in a WV public school critical-need area for five years (or repay).
Full-time undergraduates at a Delaware public or private college preparing to teach in a Delaware teacher-shortage area (such as early childhood special education or world languages).
3 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois closes on Mar 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on May 17, 2027.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois (Up to $23,000 in total financial assistance (including paid professional development)); Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program (Up to $10,000 per year (about 25 awards)); Delaware Educator Support Scholarship (Undergraduate) (Award amount announced by July 1, 2027).