SCHOLARSHIPS
Since 2015, the AIMS Education Foundation has financially supported over 220 students awarding over $1 million in scholarships.
Scholarships available for the following programs:
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AIMS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
AIMS will award 50% of a scholar’s tuition for students enrolled in a Mathematics Education or STEM Master’s Degree Program, or Supplemental Mathematics Education Program at Fresno Pacific University.
AIMS K-16 SCHOLARSHIP
A $5000 scholarship is awarded to students receiving Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CVHEC) or WeWill Grant aid. This scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students.
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AIMS TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarding $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in a Mathematics or Science Single-subject Teacher Education Credential program at Fresno Pacific University.
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AIMS FUTURE STEAM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field will receive a total of $15,000 throughout the duration of their 3-4 year program at Fresno Pacific University.
AIMS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The AIMS Scholars Program will support 50% of a scholar’s tuition fees throughout the duration of their Mathematics Education graduate program, STEM graduate program, or Supplemental Mathematics Education program at Fresno Pacific University. The scholarship renews annually with a maximum of 30 units.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be admitted and enrolled in the Mathematics Education graduate program, STEM graduate program, or Supplemental Mathematics Education program at Fresno Pacific University.
The AIMS Scholars Program has a competitive selection process which requires an application. Meeting the basic qualifications does not guarantee acceptance.
Students receiving funding from the K-16 Collaborative, CVHEC, or WeWill Grant are not eligible for the scholarship.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Scholarship applications are accepted year round.
Students must apply before the listed deadline dates in order to receive funding for the desired start semester or will be awarded for the following eligible semester.
APPLICATION
Before you begin your application, please note that the final question on the application will require an essay based your selection of one of the three articles below. You will not be able to leave the application once you begin, so it is recommended that you complete your essay before beginning the application and be prepared simply to copy and paste your response into the application.
Choose one of the following articles and write a response relating the ideas/concepts/findings to your own philosophy of mathematics or STEM education.
STEM LEARNING THROUGH A FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE LENS
PROFESSIONAL NOTICING: DEVELOPING RESPONSIVE MATHEMATICS TEACHING
Submit the completed AIMS Scholars Program online application for review. A subsequent interview may follow.
AIMS TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarding $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in a Mathematics or Science Single-subject Teacher Education Credential program at Fresno Pacific University.
ELIGIBILITY
Admitted and enrolled in the Mathematics or Science Single-subject Teacher Education Credential program at Fresno Pacific University.
Must show satisfactory academic progress throughout the period of the credential program
DEADLINE
Deadline to apply 2025-26 academic year: August 1, 2026
AIMS FUTURE STEAM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarding $15,000 scholarships to students enrolled in select STEAM-related undergraduate programs at Fresno Pacific University.
ELIGIBILITY
Admitted and enrolled in the Mathematics or Science Single-subject Teacher Education Credential program at Fresno Pacific University.
Must show satisfactory academic progress throughout the period of the credential program
DEADLINE
Deadline to apply 2025-26 academic year: August 1, 2026