Partially Funded PhD Scholarships in Education from University of Colorado

The University of Colorado is offering PhD scholarships in Education with an emphasis in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice. University of Colorado is devoted to the critical examination of the relationships between education, society, and government, with special emphasis on problems of race, gender, sexual diversity, social class, and multiculturalism. University of Colorado examines educational institutions within broad social, historical, political, cultural, legal and economic contexts. This program emphasizes scholars, teachers, evaluators, and policy analysts for careers in academic institutions and agencies at the state and federal levels.

About the Program:-

This program is designed to create a pathway for historically underrepresented and marginalized education scholars and practitioners who are considering doctoral studies in Fall 2021. 

Selection Criteria:-

• The admission to all of the graduate programs in University of Colorado is competitive and based on multiple criteria including:

  • Undergraduate academic record. 

  • Scores on exams. 

  • Letters of recommendation. 

  • Personal statement.

  • Evidence of special accomplishments.

  • Relevant past experience. 

• Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Conditions and Requirements:-

• You need to contact a faculty mentor to work with throughout the doctoral application and selection process.
• There is a waived application Fee ($60 domestic application/$80 international) along with the application.
• Admission Requirements:
  • A Personal Statement.
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation.
  • Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts are required after admission).
  • GRE test scores (within 5 years).
  • TOEFL scores for international students.

Benefits:-

• Stipends and grants cover tuition costs and provide experiential graduate assistantships that further prepare you for your future as a researcher, educator, and leader in the field. 

• Fellowship and assistantship packages are awarded on a competitive basis and vary for each student, but all funding packages cover five years of full-time study.

• A typical package will include a total of a 50% appointment (~20hr/week) through a Graduate Research Assistantship and/or Teaching Assistantship, full tuition remission and a fellowship to assist with student fees, the majority of the CU Student Health Gold Insurance Plan, and a stipend of approximately $21,400 per academic year.

About the University of Colorado:-

The University of Colorado is a nationally recognized innovator in education and known for its shared commitments to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. Its faculty are respected researchers and excellent teachers with strong connections to the community. The university’s students and graduates are teachers and leaders in the classroom and in their communities. The work of its faculty, researchers, staff, and students contributes to evidence-based policy and practice. Colorado University aims for its graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.

See more available Master’s scholarships on For9a

See more available online courses on For9a