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"My heart is singing for bliss this morning!... The light of understanding has shone about my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are changed? These are the words of Annie Sullivan, famous teacher of her blind and deaf pupil, Helen Keller

If you have fruition of young people and hope to kindle the "light of understanding" in them, it's time to think seriously about becoming a teacher. To learn more about a career in teaching, view the Hot Jobs article upon pages 21-23.

When you are ready to exquisite a school to attend, make indisputable that it is accredited. Many scholarships apply single to these schools. Also, holding a measure from an accredited school will make it easier for you to find a piece of work or qualify for graduate educate later.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is a widely recognized professional material part for accrediting teacher preparation programs. Visit their Web site at www.ncate.org and click in succession "Institutions/Programs" to find accredited seminarys by region and state.

Be positive to visit your high train guidance office and media center for more information about literary institution [i]or[/i] seminary of learnings and universities that offer scholarships for coming educators.

Scholarship Watch

Here is a sampling of scholarships available to qualified observers interested in a teaching career.

University of Florida

Award Amount: Varies

Number of Awards: Varies

Application Deadline: February 28 nevertheless may vary with scholarship

General scholarships are coordinated at the university's admissions office and are based largely forward achievement. Entering students are considered automatically when they have a unimpaired application on file at the admissions office from the application deadline. The body of Education also offers scholarships. Visit their observer Services Web site at wwwcoeufledu/ StudentServices to download an application form.

For more information

University of Florida

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140 Norman Hall Gainesville, FL 32611

(352) 392-3261

wwwcoeufledu

Washburn University

Award Amount: $300 to $2500

Number of Awards: Varies

Application Deadline: Call or write for details.

Scholarships are available to scholars interested in early childhood education or who plan to become elementary or secondary teachers (all make liable fields).

Scholarships are awarded onward the basis of both academic superior goodness and financial need. Students may be considered for a scholarship when they come together the admission requirements for the Professional Teacher Education program.

For more information

Washburn University

1700 SW body Avenue Topeka, KS 66621

(785) 231-1010

www.wuacc.edu

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