RISE Magazine

Philanthropy from our community partners enables the UNLV College of Education to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate students pursuing careers that impact the lives of countless youth and families. RISE is the annual showcase of scholarship and fellowship recipients of the UNLV College of Education.

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COE Scholarships

In support of student success, the College of Education has received generous funding from donors to facilitate scholarships available specifically for undergraduate and graduate students completing programs within the college.

Applications for these need-based scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year are due January 31, 2025. Please note that scholarship applications are submitted via one form (instead of separate forms for each scholarship).

Make sure you're receiving Ed Exchange, the college's bi-monthly e-newsletter for students, to get an alert when the application is open for the next cycle. Here's how to apply:

  • Go to the college's scholarship application page
  • Enter your first and last name and NSHE ID number
  • Respond to the series of questions to determine your eligibility for each of the college's scholarship opportunities
  • Indicate the scholarship opportunities that you are applying for
  • Enter your personal contact information and respond to the short essay questions
  • Submit your application.

Please note applicants:

Please contact the Dean's Office at 702-895-3375 or education@unlv.edu with any questions or concerns.

COE Field Experience Scholarship

Thanks to a partnership between the College of Education and CSUN student government, education and human services majors who are about to enter their final two field experience or internship classes can apply for a $2,000 scholarship ($1,000 per semester). One student from each major within the college will receive an award and students are invited to apply in the Spring.

Rodman Scholars Program

The Rodman Special Education Cohort Program is an intensive one-year program for undergraduate special education majors entering their junior year. Rodman scholars receive:

  • Scholarships covering all tuition and fees for four semesters
  • Funding to purchase a tablet
  • Practicum and mentorship experiences in a special education classroom
  • Opportunity to graduate in one year and apply for licensure as a generalist special educator
  • A cohort-based approach, which allows a group of students to move through the program together, facilitating more interaction and collaboration as well as an enhanced learning experience 

Sign up to receive more information about the program, including eligibility and application instructions. Selections are usually made by mid-April for the following year’s program, which will begin in August.

William R. and Marjorie A. Speer Graduate Fellowship in Mathematics Education

Thanks to the generous pledge from the William R. and Marjorie A. Speer Charitable Trust, the college awards two one-year fellowships each year to students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree with a focus on mathematics education with demonstrated dedication to the field and student success. Each student receives a $2,187.50 stipend per academic year. Preference is given to students working in the Math Learning Center. (Note: Additional fellowship opportunities are available to two graduate students in the College of Science’s Department of Mathematical Sciences).

Teach Grant 

The TEACH Grant Program provides grant funding of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families AND in high need fields.

TEACH Grant

Teach Nevada Scholarships

Teach Nevada scholarship is available to select students completing student teaching or clinical experiences in school psychology and counseling and enrolled in the requisite courses. When/If funds become available for Teach Nevada, eligible students will be contacted by the Teach Nevada scholarship team with instructions on how to apply.

NITEP Fellowship Program