American Association of School Administrators

• Graduate students seeking careers in school administration can receive funding through the Educational Administration Scholarship Award program, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). As of January, 2011, AASA pays up to $2,500, plus $500 for travel expenses to attend the association's national conference. Candidates must enroll in a graduate-level education program and receive a recommendation from the dean of their education school. Students can download an application at the AASA website and submit it by mail.
  
  

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

• The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation offers the New York State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship for graduate students planning careers as science and math teachers. All applicants must enroll at a college in New York State, have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and hold U.S. citizenship or qualify as non-citizens. As of January, 2011, the program pays graduate students a maximum of $4,995. Recipients must agree to teach science or math for five years in a New York secondary school after earning their degrees.
  
  

University of Washington

• The University of Washington's College of Education awards scholarships through multiple internal programs. Graduate students preparing for careers teaching English as a second language can apply for the Patrick Ho Fellowship, which pays up to $8,200, as of January, 2011. The Charlotte Aehle Fellowship offers up to $3,600 for students enrolled in teacher certification coursework. The university automatically considers students for internal scholarships when they apply for admittance at the College of Education and does not require a separate financial aid application. Need-based scholarship guidelines require students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which candidates can find at the FAFSA website.
  
  

TEACH Grant

• To address the nationwide shortage of teachers, the U.S. Department of Education provides the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant program, known as the TEACH Grant. The department extends eligibility to graduate students who plan to teach in high schools and elementary schools serving children from low-income households. As of January, 2011, future teachers can receive a maximum of $4,000 per school year. Applicants must enroll in a program leading to a teaching career and hold U.S. citizenship or qualify as a non-citizen. The TEACH Grant program requires applicants to sign a commitment agreement, promising to teach in a school for low-income children after they graduate. Graduate education students can apply for the TEACH Grant by submitting a FAFSA.