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American University’s School of Education offers �鶹��Ƶ AmeriCorps members, alums and staff

29% scholarships

The scholarship award will be equal to 29% of tuition for all admitted �鶹��Ƶ applicants towards qualifying graduate degree programs.

Eligible prospective students will also need to meet all applicable admissions standards as set forth by American University.

Scholarships are awarded to �鶹��Ƶ AmeriCorps members and alums who complete at least one term of service and �鶹��Ƶ staff employed for at least two years.

Eligible programs

Master’s degrees

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Doctor of Education

Graduate certificate

Additional benefits

• Application fee waiver
• Enrollment deferral: Admitted students will be permitted to defer enrollment by one year if they decide to serve additional time with �鶹��Ƶ before starting their studies.
• No recommendation letter is required.

Why �鶹��Ƶ loves American University’s School of Education

The faculty of the is committed to excellence in the professional development of dedicated and proficient teachers, policy makers and researchers. Over the past 16 years, the School of Education has focused significant energy on the development of partnerships to support teachers in public and charter public D.C. schools that can benefit from additional resources and capacity. Through a number of federal grants, over 1,200 D.C. teachers have participated in subsidized graduate degree programs or graduate-level professional development programs. The School of Education and American University are committed to working together with the D.C. community to ensure an excellent education for all of the city’s children.

To apply

Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling admissions basis until cohorts are filled.

Visit the School of Education’s for details on program deadlines and to apply online.

To identify your �鶹��Ƶ affiliation

Please self-identify your �鶹��Ƶ affiliation on your résumé and/or essay. �鶹��Ƶ applicants should also select �鶹��Ƶ when prompted in the “special populations” question on the application.

To access the application fee waiver and apply for the scholarship

�鶹��Ƶ applicants should submit their application but to not pay the application fee. American University will reach out to �鶹��Ƶ directly to confirm �鶹��Ƶ service. Once confirmed, they will waive the fee on their end and will flag the applicant for scholarship eligibility.

To contact the admissions office

For questions about this partnership, please contact Alex Ward, Director of Academic Administration at alexward@american.edu

For questions about one of the School of Education’s programs, please set up an appointment with an academic advisor .

Please note that all admissions and scholarship decisions are made by the educational institution. AmeriCorps members, alums and staff interested in these scholarships must complete the full application process for the institution. Please pay close attention to deadlines and consider beginning work on your applications early in the year.