Education Specialist Scholarship | University of Redlands

The University of Redlands is deeply committed to supporting those in the educational community who work with special needs students. The Dean’s Education Specialist Scholarship encourages educational and career achievement for those who wish to earn the California Educational Specialist credential or the Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching - Education Specialist.

Applicants must be a new student to the Education Specialist Credential or MA in Learning and Teaching, Education Specialist program during the 2017-18 academic year.
Award winners may not defer their enrollment to the 2018-19 start.
Award winners remain eligible for the award if they stop out of the program, if the stop-out period is less than one calendar year.

A complete application to the EdSpec program by:
- October 9, 2017 for the January 8, 2018 start
- January 22, 2018 for the April 30, 2018 start
A complete online scholarship application by:
- October 30, 2018 for the January 8, 2018 start
- February 12, 2018 for the April 30, 2018 start
Submit an essay between 500-1000 words. An optional video essay is also accepted in addition to the written submission, but should be no more than three minutes in length.
Essay question options: (1) Address the concept of educational justice as it relates to special-needs student. (2) Address why working with special-needs students is meaningful for you.
Resume or CV.
Students must submit all scholarship application items electronically. Paper submissions will not be accepted.

Award winners will receive up to a 25% discount off the cost of tuition.
Students may receive this award concurrently with a strategic partner discount, not to exceed 35% discount in total.
Students may not receive this award concurrently with a Graduate Assistantship award.
This award has no cash value.
Awards may be transferred to another degree or academic program within the School of Education.

Award recipients will receive up to a 25% discount of the cost of the program.
A maximum discount of 25% is available, even if the applicant is eligible for a corporate discount.

EdSpec Application Due	October 9, 2017
Scholarship Application Due	October 30, 2017
Scholarship Notifications	November 6, 2017
Award Acceptance and Registration Due	December 1, 2017
Program Start	January 8, 2018

EdSpec Application Due	January 22, 2018
Scholarship Application Due	February 12, 2018
Scholarship Notifications	February 19, 2018
Award Acceptance and Registration Due	March 1, 2018
Program Start	April 30, 2018

Earn up to 25% off your tuition.