Explore. Engage. Thrive.
For future and current students
Whether you're just starting your journey at UNI or continuing as an undergraduate or graduate student, you'll find plenty of ways to get connected and supported. From student orgs to scholarships to hands-on opportunities tailored to your major, there's something here for you. And when you need guidance, our advisors, faculty and staff are ready to help you every step of the way.
Becoming a Teacher at UNI
Get Involved--and Learn
More than 70 student organizations associated with teaching majors are among the 200-plus student organizations at UNI which give you more avenues to add to your career development and begin to build a professional network.
EFPE has a strong association with Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society for educators whose local UNI chapter has endured more than 100 years. Department head Becky Wilson Hawbaker has served as the faculty advisor for the chapter for many years.
Another opportunity? Become a Teacher Education Ambassador, supporting events and recruitment efforts to find the next UNI Panther teacher!
Scholarships
In addition to general scholarships, grants and loans available through UNI Financial Aid, UNI has numerous donor-funded scholarships available for incoming and current undergraduate (including transfers) and graduate students seeking degrees related to teacher education.
Funding varies, but many donor-funded scholarships award up to $1,000. Undergraduate students can apply for scholarships via one universal online application for undergraduates
For eligible College of Education-based graduate students, the Dean’s Graduate Scholarships are $1,500 awards. College of Education graduate students should use the COE graduate scholarship application. Graduate students also may be eligible for a $2,000 Online & Distance Education Scholarship.