Dominican University to Award Scholarships for Teachers Enrolling in 100% Online Master's in Education Program

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominican University, a U.S.News & World Report-ranked and regionally accredited university, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship. The scholarship, which will be awarded through University Alliance, a division of Bisk Education, will recognize two outstanding educators who are enrolling for the first time in Dominican's online master's in education program.

The scholarships will help gifted educators to earn a Master of Arts in Education in Reading, Elementary Education, or English as a Second Language. These programs help educators gain essential, tangible, and actionable skills that can be used immediately in K-12 classrooms to encourage students to reach their potential. 

Dominican University's 100% online programs utilize a video-based e-learning model powered by University Alliance, designed to provide students with the flexibility of 24/7 access to courses. With the availability of scholarships for two new students, this is an excellent time for educators to consider pursuing a master's degree online.

"Dominican University is proud to honor accomplished educators with the opportunity to pursue higher academic and professional goals through the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship," said Sister Colleen McNicholas, Dean Emerita of the School of Education. "We look forward to helping foster their further success."

Scholarship applicants must hold a bachelor's, master's, specialist, or doctorate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution. A written explanation demonstrating how the applicant has had a positive impact on the lives of others is also required.

Each scholarship for the Spring I, 2012 session is valued at more than $5,400 per student. Recipients will receive the special tuition rate through graduation as long as they remain an active student in good standing.

The deadline to apply is December 18, 2011. For more information or to apply for the scholarship, contact a program representative at 800-441-5408 or visit http://www.dominicanu.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers/ to download the scholarship application.

About Dominican University
Founded in 1901, Dominican University is located ten miles west of downtown Chicago.  The Catholic university consistently ranks in the top 20 regional universities in the Midwest, according to U.S.News & World Report - which also repeatedly cited Dominican as a best value in higher education. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a baccalaureate and master's degree granting institution.

About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971, Bisk Education is the world's leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments - making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Michigan State University, Tulane University's Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, The University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S.News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.

Contact Information:

Sandy Levine, VP of Marketing Services
Bisk Education/University Alliance Online
9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619
813-621-6200, ext. 328

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SOURCE Bisk Education, Inc.