The University of Scranton (US), in partnership with University Alliance and Bisk Education, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship. The scholarship is available to first-time applicants for either of the two University of Scranton Master of Science in Education degree programs. The recipients of this prestigious award will receive special tuition rates through graduation as long as they remain an active student in good academic and financial standing in US’s online program.
The scholarship is intended to help working teachers gain knowledge that can help them excel in today’s academic environment by earning a Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction degree or a Master of Science: Educational Administration degree. Students in the Curriculum and Instruction program gain essential skills to strengthen their classroom teaching, while students in the Educational Administration program learn proven techniques for managing complex school environments.
Two new students will be awarded scholarships for the Special Fall 2011, Part B session, making this an ideal time for those seeking scholarships to get started on earning a master’s degree in education from The University of Scranton. These scholarships will assist gifted educators in earning their master’s degree through the convenience of US’s 100% online virtual classroom. Scholarship recipients will enjoy special tuition rates for as long as they remain active in one of US’s online degree programs. The deadline to apply for the Special Fall 2011, Part B scholarship is October 2, 2011.
The University of Scranton, a U.S. News & World Report-ranked and regionally accredited university, offers 100% online programs designed to provide students with the flexibility to study at their own pace with 24/7 access to the virtual classroom. The university’s video-based e-learning model with interactive communication means that no campus visits are required. With the availability of scholarships for new students, this is an excellent time for educators to consider pursuing a master’s degree online with The University of Scranton.
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 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, Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University 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.