College of Education: Scholarship Information

TEACH Grant

   Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant information and application instructions are now available at the Financial Aid Office and at the College of Education. This new federal grant of up to $4000 per year is potentially available to students who plan to become "highly qualified" teachers in federally defined high-need fields at schools that serve low income students. TEACH Grant recipients will be required to serve in this capacity for at least four years within eight years of receiving the grants.

Pacific Robert Noyce Scholarship Program

   Pacific Robert Noyce Scholarships are available to exemplary science and math teaching candidates whose background, skills, and future career goals demonstrate the ability to meet the challenges of teaching science and math in high needs classrooms and schools.

   Two groups of students are eligible to become Pacific Robert Noyce Scholars:

  1. Undergraduate Track applicants are Pacific University undergraduate students who will be seniors in a STEM major (Division of Natural Science), and wish to complete their teaching preparation in the Pacific Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program after graduation, and
  2. Career Change Track applicants hold bachelor or higher degrees in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology or a related discipline, and wish to enroll in the Pacific University Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.

For more information, visit the Pacific Robert Noyce Scholarship Program page.

College of Education Scholarships - Graduate

   Criteria: Available to full time MAT 5th Year students. Applicants are evaluated on academic ability, financial need, and teaching potential. Special consideration is given to those pursuing certification in high need areas such as mathematics and science and to bilingual candidates.

   Approximately 30 scholarships are awarded annually between the Forest Grove and Eugene campuses. Scholarship awards average $2,000.

   To apply, complete the Dean's Scholarship Application Formpdf

   For more information: teach@pacificu.edu or 503-352-1435 (toll free 877-722-8648 ex. 1435).

Pacific University Scholarships - Undergraduate

   For information on Pacific University undergraduate scholarships and financial aid, contact the Financial Aid office at 503-352-2222 (toll free 877-722-8648 ext. 2222) or financialaid@pacificu.edu

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Loan Forgiveness

Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers

Federal Financial Aid

   For more information, see the College of Education Financial Aid page.