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Teaching Scholarships

Providing Multi-generational Impact

Encouraging future educators to pursue their passion.

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The National Teachers Hall of Fame describes teaching as "our nation's most important profession." Only five teachers nationwide are selected for induction to the National Teachers Hall of Fame each year. In 2018, Bradley Upshaw ’88 (Credential) received the honor.

Erica Lundy MA ’15 (Elementary Curriculum and Instruction) teaches in a classroom where 11 different languages are spoken. President Barack Obama named her the science recipient for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Isela Lieber ’00 (English), MA ’02 (Educational Administration) teaches English Language Development to mostly immigrant high school students. As a first-generation graduate, Lieber hopes to inspire her students to pursue higher education. She was one of five California Teachers of the Year in 2016.

These are only three of the exceptional graduates of CSUN's Michael D. Eisner College of Education. As one of the largest public colleges of education in California, CSUN students receive leading-edge pedagogy, infused with the principles of social justice and inclusion. More than that, graduates of CSUN’s Eisner College view themselves as life-long learners, prepared and passionate about encouraging young minds.

Our nation needs teachers like Upshaw, Lundy and Lieber, but tuition costs are prohibItive for some. CSUN's Eisner College awards approximately $70,000 in scholarships each year. Unfortunately, that equates to only two percent of its 1,300 students. The likelihood of student loans and debt may deter or prevent the best and brightest applicants from pursuing a degree or certificate from CSUN's Eisner College.

Your investment in teaching scholarships is an endorsement of its recipient. Receiving a scholarship is more than funding relief for a student — it’s a validation of their worthiness as a future educator, school counselor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, early childhood specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing educator or administrator; it’s an investment in our next-generation.

More Funds

The Strength United Fund

Providing strength-based, services to survivors of a child maltreatment, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Find out more about Strength United Fund.

DEAF Project Fund

Bringing support and resources to families raising Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Find out more about the DEAF Project Fund.

College of Education Dean's Fund

Empowering the Michael D. Eisner College of Education to transform education and respond quickly to needs and opportunities as they arise. Find out more about College of Education Dean's Fund.

Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic

Providing access and information to high quality and affordable counseling services in the region. Find out more about the Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic Fund.

Cal State Northridge Writing Project

Improving writing and learning for all students. Find out more about the Cal State Northridge Writing Project.

Self-Care Program

Practicing self-care at every opportunity, including work. Find out more about the Self-Care Program.

Scholarship in Deaf Studies

Supporting promising students in Deaf Studies. Find out more about the Scholarship in Deaf Studies.

SIMPACT Immersive Learning

Bridging the gap between classroom and career through simulated trainings. Find out more about SIMPACT Immersive Learning.