James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship

The Patterson Family Foundation has established the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship for First Year full-time undergraduate Freshman and/or First Year Graduate students with an expressed interest in pursuing a career as a writer or a teacher of writing. This scholarship covers Tuition and Fees Only Applicants must have completed the FAFSA and demonstrate a Financial Need.

Awardees will be required to submit a 3-4 page report at the end of the 2024-25 Academic year to the donor, explaining “Ways in which he/she can apply in his/her future teaching career what he/she has learned in the classroom during the academic year”

Award
up to $7500
Deadline
01/06/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. In one page, describe your understanding of the importance of promoting literacy and your motivation and intent to instill an enduring and lasting love of reading in your future students.