Dominican University is accepting applications for scholarships for teachers pursuing a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) online. The U.S. News & World Report-ranked and regionally accredited Dominican University will award two Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships to outstanding educators.
Each scholarship represents 33% of current tuition price; a total of $11,160 will be awarded toward tuition starting with the Spring I, 2013 session.
“At Dominican University, we are dedicated to supporting and encouraging the professional development of exceptional teachers,” said Colleen Reardon, EdD, Dean of the School of Education.
With 24/7 access and video-based lectures, Dominican’s 100% online degree programs accommodate the busy schedules of working teachers. The programs are powered by University Alliance, a division of Bisk Education, Inc.
Scholarship applications are being accepted through Dec. 9. Candidates must be first-time students in Dominican’s online MAEd programs in Reading, English as a Second Language or Elementary Education. They must demonstrate that they have made a positive difference in the lives of others. In addition, applicants must have a bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctorate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution.
Call a program representative at 855-300-1470 to learn more about the scholarship program, or download an application at http://www.dominicanu.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers/.
About Dominican University
Founded in 1901, Dominican University is located 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. The Catholic university consistently ranks in the top 20 regional universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report, which also repeatedly cited Dominican as a best value in higher education. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a baccalaureate and master’s degree granting institution.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971 by Nathan Bisk, 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 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton and Dominican University. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.