University of Phoenix College of Education Announces Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Availability
September 21 2015 - 7:21AM
Business Wire
Full-tuition scholarship program open to
current and prospective educators
With schools across the country facing significant teacher
shortages1, the ability to recruit and retain talent in the
teaching profession is critical. To encourage aspiring educators to
enter the profession and recognize the contributions of current
teachers across the country, University of Phoenix® College of
Education is offering 20 full-tuition scholarships as part of the
Teacher Appreciation Scholarship program. Through this unique
program, scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to
complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education from
University of Phoenix.
“The opportunities for teachers to play leadership roles in
their districts and communities continue to grow, and as current
teachers retire, there will likely be an increasing need for
educators to take on greater leadership roles,” said Pamela
Roggeman, academic dean for University of Phoenix College of
Education. “University of Phoenix College of Education is proud to
provide educational opportunities like the Teacher Appreciation
Scholarship program to attract, retain and extend leadership
opportunities to current and aspiring educators.”
Applicants may apply between now and Sept. 29, 2015. The
scholarship is open to the first 200 qualified applicants who meet
the defined eligibility criteria.
University of Phoenix College of Education is committed to
providing resources to current and prospective teachers to
successfully navigate the dynamics of today’s classroom. The
Teacher Appreciation Scholarship program is one of the many ways
University of Phoenix College of Education is preparing teachers to
become leaders in their classrooms and careers.
For more information about all University of Phoenix scholarship
opportunities, including the Teacher Appreciation Scholarship
program and requirements, visit www.phoenix.edu/scholarships.
About University of Phoenix College of Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating
teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The
College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current
educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen
their professional knowledge. With education programs available
throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a
distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for
teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17
years of professional experience to the classroom. For more
information, visit www.phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.
as well as online throughout the world. For more information,
visit www.phoenix.edu.
1 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, “Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide Listing, 1990-1991
through 2015-2016,”
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.pdf
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