The Wright Fellowship is a distinguished scholarship program designed to support outstanding classroom teachers in Idaho and Washington while they earn a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction (non-thesis). Recipients receive a $12,054 scholarship to cover the cost of program fees, and a portion of books, travel, and housing. There is no out of state tuition fee for out-of-state teachers. The scholarship provides funds for up to ten graduate students each year.
The M.Ed. program is practical and research-driven, tailored to fit the schedules of busy teachers and provide them with the resources and flexibility to finish their studies within a four-semester time period. The next Wright Fellows program will begin during the Summer 2012 session from June 11 – August 3, and will be complete in the Summer 2013 session. Please apply by January 15, 2012.
Program Fees and Costs
Fees: $10,461
Books: Approximately $1,500
Travel: Approximately $3,500, depending on your location
Housing for two six-week sessions on campus: Approximately $3,000
Total fees and other costs: Approximately $18,461
Wright Fellow Program History
Thomas C. Wright graduated from the College of Education at the University of Idaho and became a teacher and successful publisher of educational books. After selling his publishing company, he devoted his life to philanthropy, focusing specifically on helping people realize their full potential. Since the Wright Fellowship Program began, more than 100 teachers have become Wright Fellows, equipping them with new ideas, new passion, new networks, and new tools for educating youth.
The program is organized around these themes:
• Leadership in the educational organization
• Assessment and changes in student performance
• Policy development and strategic planning for education
• The school as an organization
• Research for advancing classroom practice
• The developing child
• Technology for learning
• Instruction beyond the standards
How to Apply
Click here to download a Wright Fellowship application. Please follow the instructions for each application carefully. Please contact Nicole Mohrmann, nicolem@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6039 for more information.
