Scholarships
for Aspiring Educational Leaders
The FLPS Department has established scholarships designed to support exceptionally qualified educators who aspire to positions of educational leadership but have not yet begun preparation for administrative certification. Applicants to the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration program (CAS) or to the Doctoral program in Educational and Policy Leadership (Ed.D.) are eligible for these scholarships.
Awards
Applicants to the CAS program are eligible for awards of up to $10,000. This scholarship provides up to $2000/semester for tuition remission.
Applicants to the Ed.D. program are eligible for awards of up to $30,000. This scholarship includes up to $10,000 in tuition remission for Phase I (CAS program) and up to $20,000 for Phase II and Phase III (Advanced Professional Studies and Dissertation).
Eligibility
Decisions will be based on the following criteria:
- Strong academic record at undergraduate and graduate level.
- Minimum of 3 years experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching or pupil personnel work.
- Outstanding recommendations from school principal and other administrative supervisors.
- Demonstrated potential for and commitment to educational leadership.
- Financial need.
Application Process
These scholarships are available for applicants who intend to begin the CAS or the Ed.D. program in the fall semester. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit a completed application and the scholarship application form by May 1. The scholarship application form is below. For an application package, contact Graduate Admissions or the FLPS Department at (516) 463-5758.