COE Undergraduate Praxis Scholarship

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The University of Memphis College of Education invests in future educators. With a dedication to equity, the Praxis Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who are pursuing a teaching degree in the College of Education.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate Juniors enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Memphis who will complete their Residency between Fall 2023-Spring 2024.
Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.75
Applicants must major in Teaching All Learners (TALN), Human Development and Learning (HDVL) or Secondary Math (SCED Math)
2023 Scholarship deadline, March 15, 2023

How to Apply:

Click the button below to complete the application and to submit a response to the following statement: How does receiving this scholarship help you to reach your goal of becoming a classroom teacher? (150-word minimum)

Apply for the Undergraduate Praxis Scholarship >

If awarded the scholarship, you will be required to:

Take the Praxis exam within the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.
- The University of Memphis College of Education will provide a voucher for the scholarship recipients to use when they register for the exam.
Provide evidence of registering for and taking the exam to the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice.
- Applicants must register within 30 days of receiving the ETS voucher

Questions?

For questions or more information, email The Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice.