UNI Offering "Empower Educators" Scholarships for Practicing Teachers

What: Empower Educators Scholarship for spring 2026 -- funding that bridges the gap between undergraduate and graduate tuition, saving $220 per credit hour 

For: Practicing teachers seeking these graduate-level endorsements and certificates: 

• Special education endorsements (Strat I, Strat II – ID and BD/LD) 
• Reading endorsement 
• Early childhood education endorsement 
• NEW! PK-K Early childhood special education endorsement & Graduate Certificate
• Artificial intelligence in education (grad certificate) 
• Transformative education (grad certificate) 

Whether looking to add an endorsement or begin work on a stackable master’s degree, this is a cost-effective path for professional advancement. Interested? Just complete this short application to confirm eligibility. 

Feel free to share with others in your network! Questions? Reach out to Cheryl Meller, graduate recruitment coordinator, at (319) 273-6255.