Financial Incentive Will Benefit Teachers Earning Advanced Degrees Online
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 2, 2009 — The University of Scranton and Bisk Education, Inc., are currently taking applications for the Bisk Foundation Scholarship, which recognizes and rewards teachers who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to social justice. This prestigious education scholarship for teachers awards financial support to master's degree students enrolled in the Scranton Education Online (SEOL) program.
Up to eight students per year will receive the scholarship – four in the Special Fall Part A session and four in the Special Spring Part A session – for a total of $63,744 in financial support. Within each session, two graduate scholarships for teachers are available for individuals entering the Curriculum and Instruction program and two for those entering the Educational Administration program.
Each Master of Science in Education degree scholarship will continue through future sessions as long as the recipient remains a qualified SEOL student in good standing. Equivalent to one-quarter of the total tuition costs, the education scholarship for teachers is currently valued at $3,825 for Curriculum and Instruction and $4,143 for Educational Administration, and will be adjusted to reflect any future tuition increases.
"We are proud to partner with The University of Scranton in helping advance the professional development of some of our nation's most accomplished teachers," said Nathan M. Bisk, founder and chairman of Bisk Education.
"In addition to possessing an outstanding academic record, each scholarship recipient must demonstrate how he or she has made a positive impact on the lives of others in the classroom," noted Mr. Bisk. "Our winners represent the very best of their field; they are committed to making a real difference in the world, and we're honored to be able to help them in their journey."
Scholarship Candidates Encouraged to Apply Now for Upcoming Sessions
The University of Scranton is now accepting applications for the Special Spring 2010 Part A session graduate school scholarship for teachers. All applicants must complete and submit a Bisk Foundation Scholarship form by the program deadline, which is December 1, 2009, for the Special Spring 2010 Part A session, or August 2, 2010, for the Special Fall 2010 Part A session.
Eligible applicants must be accepted as a first-time SEOL student in the Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Administration program, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better from a regionally accredited undergraduate or graduate university. Applicants must also submit a presentation on how they have made a positive difference in the lives of others. This presentation may either be written or submitted as a video or audio recording, and may also include supporting documentation such as newspaper clippings or testimonials.
Log on to http://www.uscranton.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers.asp for more information and to download an application form.
About The University of Scranton
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1942. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 Master's Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as well as the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971, Bisk Education is the world's leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 300,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country.
Contact:
Sandy Levine, VP of Marketing Services
The University of Scranton/University Alliance Partner
813-621-6200
http://www.uscranton.com
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