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Cal Poly Pomona

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education takes pride in being innovative in our approaches to teaching and learning and serving the surrounding community. In addition, we are proud of our exemplary faculty and high-quality degree programs. The programs within Teacher Credentialing and  Graduate and Professional Studies are committed to ensuring that all individuals regardless of ethnicity, gender, or other personal characteristics are afforded the opportunity to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals. Our diverse enrollment has students from India, China, Taiwan, Korea, and a host of other countries. Enrollment of ethnic minorities, including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos, Hispanics, and Native-Americans, make up a large percentage of the post baccalaureate and graduate learning communities.

2010 Partner in Education (PIE) Scholarship

Applications for the 2010 Partner in Education (PIE) Sponsor a Future Teacher scholarship are currently being accepted through Tuesday December 1st. This scholarship award is designed for teacher candidates who are in the process of completing their first or basic teaching credential. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support in the amount of $2,500 per quarter enrolled to candidates while engaged in directed teaching/clinical practice. This scholarship was established to offset the need to work during this critical time in the teacher preparation program.

To be considered for the PIE scholarship you must:

  • Complete the Scholarship application
  • Complete the Personal Responses form and Personal Essay
  • Specify why you want to become a teacher
  • Discuss your motivation and passion for teaching profession.

Should an award be offered, Block I & Block II teaching must be completed by the June 30, 2011. To be eligible for this award, teacher candidates must already be admitted to a credential program or currently engaged in the admission process. Teacher candidates currently employed as an intern teacher do not qualify for this scholarship. Award recipients must remain continuously enrolled in the program to receive the award. If you have any questions regarding the PIE scholarship please contact Nicole Forrest Boggs at (909) 869-4450 or by email at forrestboggs@csupomona.edu

Click here to download the PIE Scholarship Application