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Who Can Apply for Special Education Scholarships?

Many special education scholarships are for aspiring teachers majoring in education. There are also scholarships that support physical and occupational therapy majors. Special education teachers need least a bachelor’s degree to work with special needs students.

Special needs programs nurture understanding about working with people who have a disability. The disability may relate to learning at any age. Thus these disabilities are caused by mental, emotional or physical issues from mild to severe.

To apply for a scholarship, you need to find out if you are eligible. Such criteria vary and may include financial need and a specific GPA range. State residency may also play a role for local providers.

Most providers also want details about your goals and experience with special needs. Some also ask you to sign a contract agreeing to teach special education in your state.

The SPEDxchange offers the Special Education Teacher Scholarship. It’s a $1,000 award to undergraduate and graduate students interested in working with special needs students. Eligible applicants must be pursuing a special education degree. To apply, you need to submit an application with references.

Why You Should Consider Applying for a Scholarship?

As the price tag of a special education degree is on the rise, a scholarship can be a vital form of aid. Scholarships will also help pay for a college education without taking out student loans.

It costs $6,860 for a special education degree at a public college. The total cost at a private college is four times higher at $29,743.

Once you graduate, you won’t have to worry about how much college debt you have. Don’t wait to apply for scholarships now!

List of Special Education Scholarships

Check out our list of special education scholarships below. We have 19 awards worth $46K.

Special Education Teacher Scholarship

SPEDxchange is an online community of special education teachers, Speech- Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and others who advocate for special education students and their families. A $1,000 award is offered for undergraduate or graduate students that are interested in working with special needs students.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: October 16

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Joseph T. Weingold Scholarship for Special Education Students

This award is for students enrolled in a New York State degree program, leading to a special education certification. These two $3,000 annual scholarships are per paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded.

Total: $3000

Awards: 2

Deadline: January 11

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Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

This scholarship honors three Michigan public school teachers who were fired for no other reason than their refusal to pay union dues. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to the education student who best exemplifies the dedication to principle and high professional standards. Learn more and apply today!

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: January 31

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AAGEA Scholarships

The AAGEA Scholarships is available for students pursuing a graduate degree in gifted education and administration or another field approved by the AAGEA. Recipients from prior years are not eligible.

Total: $2000

Awards: 2

Deadline: March 06

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Sertoma of Springfield IL Scholarships

Sertoma’s mission is to improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support. This is a one semester renewable $1250 scholarship to support area students who plan careers in hearing disorders. Undergraduates, graduate and PhD students are encouraged to apply.

Total: $1200

Awards: 3

Deadline: March 15

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Whelan Foundation Student Loan Debt Reduction Program

The SLDR is designed to help those who have student debt, and to help ease the financial burden of student loans. Four (4) recipients are chosen for the Student Loan Debt Reduction (SLDR) Award. The award will be disbursed one year at a time. A minimum of $2,500 will be distributed annually for the period of three (3) years.

Total: $7500

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 30

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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program

The Whelan Foundation awards grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is their goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on Long Island that are normally denied them because of cost. Two Scholarships for Special Education majors totaling up to $10,000.00 per school year are awarded.

Total: $20000

Awards: 2

Deadline: March 30

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AASEA Memorial Scholarships

The AASEA Memorial Scholarships is open to current Arkansas residents or currently employed by a school district or educational cooperative in Arkansas. Recipients from past years may not re-apply. Up to five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Total: $10000

Awards: 5

Deadline: March 31

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AASEA Legacy Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate Junior, Senior, or graduate study in fields related to the delivery of services to children with special needs and/or to those who have a disability for which he or she has received services. Consideration is given to anyone employed by school districts or educational cooperatives in Arkansas.

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 31

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Tiffany Diamond Memorial Scholarship

The Tiffany Diamond Memorial Scholarship is one of several programs. It awards one $500 scholarship will be awarded to an individual who is pursuing a junior college, undergraduate, or graduate degree in a therapeutic field (e.g. Occupational, Physical, Speech Recreational, Social Work, Psychology).

Total: $500

Awards: 1

Deadline: April 01

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