Roger & Nancy McCabe Endowed Scholarship in Urban Teaching (Graduate)
Overview
Scholarship Description:
The Metropolitan State University Foundation and School of Urban Education are pleased to announce the Roger and Nancy McCabe Endowed Scholarship in Urban Teaching designated for any urban teacher candidate taking coursework or student teaching during the academic year.
Awards average around $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be admitted to the School of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University by the scholarship application deadline date
Must be registered for the semester(s) in which the funds are applied
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically diverse life experiences that will enhance your potential for success as an urban teacher of diverse youth (Evidence: Scholarship application essay)
Demonstrated financial need and positive impact receiving a scholarship would have on your ability to accomplish your academic goals
Have a Metropolitan State University cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater for Graduate Students
Must submit an essay
Complete “Student Certification and Consent” form
Essay Topic:
Please submit an essay (minimum of 250 words, no more than two double spaced pages) addressing the following points:
Demonstrated financial need and positive impact receiving a scholarship would have on your ability to accomplish your academic goals.
Demonstrated culturally and linguistically diverse life experiences that will enhance your potential for success as an urban teacher of diverse youth.
Metro State’s Writing Center tutors will be happy to work with you on your scholarship essay. You may schedule an appointment by going to Tutoring and Testing Services at
https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/success/tutoring. Once there, you can schedule your appointments. Be sure the requirements for the scholarship(s) you are applying for are available when you work with them. Call 651-793-1460 or email tutoring@metrostate.edu if you have questions or difficulties with the online scheduling.
Qualifications
Applicant must be a graduate student
College
Cumulative GPA