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Golden Apple Scholarship

Presented by Roberts Wesleyan University and Advantage Federal Credit Union

About the Golden Apple

In response to the ongoing teacher shortage, Roberts Wesleyan University, News 8, and Advantage Federal Credit Union remain committed to preparing new teachers by awarding three $10,000 scholarships to:

Step 1: Apply to Roberts

If you haven’t already, apply to the university for free. 

You must be accepted into the education program on or before March 1, 2025.

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Step 2: Submit Your Essay

In 250 - 500 words, please respond to the following questions:

  • What sets "Golden Apple" teachers apart from the rest?
  • How will you inspire your students to become lifelong learners?

Submit the scholarship essay as a PDF to admissions@roberts.edu on or before March 1, 2025.

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Hear From Past Recipients

I’m honored to get this scholarship because all I am is someone who is passionate about teaching. I want to make a great impact on the next generation.

Corden Zimmerman (Music Education), 2022 Winner

Receiving the Golden Apple Scholarship is a profound honor. Knowing that others see and believe in my capabilities is a true gift!

Jessica Armstrong (Pathway to Teaching) 2022 Winner

I am honored and deeply grateful! Coming from another country and being my first time studying in the United States, the support I get from Roberts has been amazing.

Paola Lecomte, Masters of Education (Initial Certification), 2022 Winner

Scholarship Rules

Scholarship winners will be selected by a scholarship committee of admissions professionals and teaching faculty at Roberts Wesleyan University. Each Golden Apple Scholarship winner will be awarded $10,000 in scholarship funds. Scholarship funds will be divided up evenly and applied to each winner's tuition bill (each term) for the duration of the teacher education program chosen. Winners will be notified by April 24, 2024.

Scholarship winners must enroll as full-time students in their chosen program starting in August 2024. The scholarship requires the recipient to remain in an Initial Certification Teacher Education program or major at Roberts. The total of all grants and scholarships (including federal Pell and NYS TAP) cannot exceed 100% of tuition. For Pathway to Teaching and Master of Education students, the scholarship cannot be combined with any other Roberts aid including scholarships, grants, and partnership discounts. Roberts faculty, staff, and dependents are not eligible for the scholarship. 

Questions? Contact the Department of Teacher Education

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