Dr. Gina Anderson Educator Preparation Annual Scholarship

The Dr. Gina Anderson Educator Preparation Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Gina Anderson, Ed.D., Associate Dean for Educator Preparation and Partnerships in the College of Professional Education at Texas Woman’s University, upon her retirement in 2025. With more than 30 years of service as a teacher, professor, mentor, and advocate, Dr. Anderson dedicated her career to advancing excellence, equity, and innovation in teacher education. This scholarship supports TWU students pursuing degrees leading to initial teacher certification, carrying forward her legacy of leadership and her commitment to preparing educators who serve their communities with purpose and compassion.

**Donor prefers a student who is a first generation student.

• Application Dates – Opens July 1,2026 Closes March 1, 2027
• Awarding Department – COPE
• Department Contact – scholarships@twu.edu
• Level – Graduate or Undergraduate
• Classification – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master’s, Doctoral, Transfer, Post-bac, Any
• Major – Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s in Special Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Post-baccalaureate Initial Teacher Certification
• Minimum Cumulative GPA – 3.0- UG, 3.2-GR
• Minimum Enrollment Requirement – 12 credit hours UG, 9 credit hours GR
• Minimum Total Credit Hours Earned – n/a
• Renewability – Scholarship may be renewed if all requirements are met and funds are available.
• FAFSA – UG-yes, GR-no
• Other – Post-Acceptance responses must be completed before funds will be transmitted