The University of Scranton, a regionally accredited and U.S. News & World Report-ranked university, announces that two Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships will be awarded for the Special Spring 2014, Part B session.
The scholarships will be awarded to newly enrolled students in the university’s Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and Master of Science in Educational Administration programs, both offered 100% online.
The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Feb. 16. Each winner will receive savings valued at 25% of tuition through graduation. Applicants must have a bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate or specialist degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
Eight scholarships are awarded annually.
“These scholarships demonstrate The University of Scranton’s long-standing dedication to preparing exceptional educators to excel in a rapidly evolving academic environment,” said W. Jeffrey Welsh, PhD, Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education.
The University of Scranton's 100% online MS in Education degrees are powered by University Alliance, a division of Bisk Education. The e-learning platform provides working educators with the flexibility and convenience of 24/7 access to virtual classrooms with professor-led, video-based lectures, live chat rooms, email and discussion boards.
For more information on how to apply for a Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship, call toll-free 1-855-300-1471 or go to www.uscranton.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers/ to download an application.
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 regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by The Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Education programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is authorized to award graduate degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971 by Nathan M. Bisk, Bisk Education is the world’s leading provider of professional education online. University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, is a leader in facilitating the 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. Universities powered by UA’s technology and support services have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.