Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood

New fund to support the College of Education's efforts to become the #1 college of education in nation

To support graduate scholarships for PhD students in the College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning who are pursuing careers in natural science and/or mathematics education practice, policy, or administration and whose research contributes to improving science and/or mathematics education across a range of settings. Funds may be used to support educational and research-related expenses, including but not limited to tuition, dissertation research, and professional development activities such as conference participation and presentation. Additional Criteria: included in completed gift agreement. Passed qualifying exams, demonstrated academic excellence (GPA 3.5+), accepted dissertation research proposal, accepted abstract to present at a conference, US citizen or eligible non-citizen, recommendation from dissertation advisor; 1 additional recommendation, personal statement including future goals, reason for choosing research topic, its significance, and how the proposal is aligned with the award's goals and requirements.

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