Scholar Education Program

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The only scholar program in Michigan where you can get direct experience in your first year! 

Join a cohort of passionate undergrads who are excited to become the future of education. Develop a strong understanding of best practices that you can integrate into your future classroom! Scholars get one-of-a-kind access to the center's makerspace. The time you have working with tools, assisting K - 12 students, and learning from former and current classroom teachers makes this program the perfect fit for future educators. 

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Scholars connect in the makerspace at our welcome back event! 
As an Education Scholar you will:
  • Practice your teaching skills in the maker space
  • Support programming under the mentorship of experienced classroom teachers
  • Help students prototype to find solutions to problems
  • Gain real-world experience!  
Earn while you learn

You're eligible to receive up to $2,260, which includes:

  • $1,000 stipend for tuition 
  • Annual membership in a national math or science association
  • An all-expense paid trip to a national math or science conference 
  • Housing in a Residential College
    • Four co-ed floors of Sweeney Hall.
    • Two-bedroom suite shared by four or five people
    • Single beds and a private bathroom per suite
    • Accessible accommodations available
    A college student wearing a STEM shirt smiles while listening to two elementary students.

    I truly enjoyed my time as a STEM Education Scholar because the program provided me with exceptional hands-on experience with children and gave me space to intentionally work towards my goals

    Program requirements

    Program Requirements

    Potential STEM Education Scholars are expected to have:

    • SAT scores at or above 530 (math) and 480 (writing).
    • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
    • Completed STEM Education Scholar Application

     

    Apply to be a Scholar

    If you have questions, contact Julie Cunningham at cunni2ja@cmich.edu

    Apply Now

    Program Requirements

    Potential STEM Education Scholars are expected to have:

    • Current GPA 2.8 (same as admission to Teacher Education)
    • Reference from CMU Staff or Faculty member
    • Completed STEM Education Scholar Application

     

    Apply to be a Scholar

    If you have questions, contact Julie Cunningham at cunni2ja@cmich.edu

     

    Apply Now