Clinical Experience for Educator Development (CEED) Scholars
The Clinical Experience for Educator Development (CEED) Scholarship provides up to $3,000 in financial support for undergraduate teacher candidates during their student teaching semester. This scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers and support your development as a reflective, equity-driven educator. All undergraduate education majors who applied for Spring 2026 Student Teaching are encouraged to apply. The CEED application deadline is Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility
To meet the qualifications for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on file with the Hunter College Office of Financial Aid.
- Be approved for Spring 2026 student teaching by the Office of Clinical Experiences (OCE) at the time selected.
- Respond to all questions on the application.
- Submit an updated resume.
Application
Application Deadline
The CEED application deadline is Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship applications will be reviewed on the basis of:
- commitment to reflective and equitable teaching, and
- financial need.
Disbursement Requirements
If selected, scholarship recipients will:
- Submit a 500-word thank you letter to the donor
- Provide a 250-word bio and professional headshot
- Attend a January reception and an end-of-semester celebration
- Participate in a semester check-in with their Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP) administrative advisor
- Be invited to join a research project on the effects of scholarship support
Disbursements will be released by the Office of Financial Aid around the first week of March 2026.
Support
For questions on the Clinical Experiences for Educator Development (CEED) Scholars program, please contact utep@hunter.cuny.edu.