The University of Scranton Supports Graduate Education for Teachers With More Than $68,000 in Scholarships for Online Master's Degree Programs

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Scranton, in partnership with Bisk Education and University Alliance Online, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for new Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships to be awarded this fall. Teachers enrolling for the first time in one of The University of Scranton's two online master of science in education degree programs are eligible to apply for these prestigious awards, which are designed to help them expand their expertise and advance their careers.

A total of 16 teacher education scholarships will be awarded during the 2010-2011 academic year. Valued at one-quarter of tuition costs, the awards will be at least $3,960 for recipients enrolled in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction program and $4,290 for those in the Master of Science in Educational Administration program. The scholarships are valid for tuition only and will continue as long as the beneficiary is an active, degree-seeking student in good academic standing at The University of Scranton. In case of tuition increases, the awards will be adjusted to remain at 25% of the current tuition.

"The Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships will reward some of the nation's most outstanding educators," said W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. "The University of Scranton is proud to assist these committed teachers in furthering their education, enabling them to attain valuable new skills that will transform tomorrow's classrooms and improve the lives of countless students."

Important Application Deadlines for Interested Candidates

Teachers entering either of the master of science in education degree programs can apply for one of four graduate scholarships awarded each session. Application deadlines are:

Applicants for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships must have earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited undergraduate or graduate university. In addition, they must be first-time students in The University of Scranton's Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction or Master of Science in Educational Administration online program. All applicants must submit an essay on how they have made a difference in the lives of others, as well as a written recommendation from the principal of their school. Graduate scholarships will be awarded as determined by The University of Scranton representatives.

The University of Scranton's online master of science in education degree programs are ideal for busy, working teachers who want to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom or transition into administrative positions. In addition to benefiting from a top-quality education and the convenience of 100% online, video-based e-learning, teachers now have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships to fund their graduate degree.

For more information and to download an application, please visit http://www.universityalliance.com/info1/General/ScrantonTeacherEducationScholarship2010.pdf.

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. and University Alliance Online

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 and a million credit hours - making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country.

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SOURCE The University of Scranton