The University of
Phoenix College of Education has made Teacher
Appreciation Scholarships available, enabling K-12 teachers to pursue a
master’s degree in education with the university.
“The scholarship
recognizes the incredible commitment K-12 teachers have to their students by
providing an opportunity to enhance their own careers,” University of
Phoenix College of Education Academic Dean Pamela Roggeman said. “With more than a
quarter of K-12 teachers in a University
of Phoenix survey 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.”
The scholarship is open to all K-12
teachers with bachelor’s degrees, and is available for the first 300 qualified
applicants. Applications are due on Sept. 27, and the University of Phoenix will
announce the recipients in December.
“Receiving the
scholarship helped me make the decision to go back to school,” JJ Owens,
who received the scholarship in 2013, said. “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.”
University of Phoenix offers scholarships to K-12 teachers
