O’Shaughnessy Scholarship
Minnesota K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement
Due to a generous grant from the O’Shaughnessy Foundation, the University of St. Thomas School of Education can offer 10 teachers the opportunity to expand their literacy skills with a scholarship (amount TBD for Summer 2026) to apply toward the MN K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement tuition. The university has chosen to offer this exciting opportunity to Tier 3 and/or Tier 4 teachers currently teaching in a charter, public or private school serving diverse and underrepresented students, determined by evaluating the following metrics:
- Percent of under-represented students in the district/school
- Percent of English language learners
- Percent of free and reduced lunch
- Title I designation
Scholarship Application Details
Admission Requirements
Candidates for this program have:
- A Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 (4.0 scale). If below 3.0, please reference our provisional admissions policy.
Application Materials
Submit the following application materials:
- Application form (See K-12 Reading Endorsement under Licenses on the application.)
- Two positive letters of reference from non-related individuals
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unless that work was completed at the University of St. Thomas) submitted from the educational institution
- Submit transcripts to: Graduate Admissions, University of St. Thomas, Box 5, 1000 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Personal statement.
- Resume
- Information regarding your current educational license
Funding Requirements
The scholarship will be applied to the current tuition rate and may not be combined with other discounts you may be eligible for. Any remaining fees, books, and supplies will be the responsibility of the student. You must remain enrolled in all classes and terms as defined above. If you withdraw from classes or take a leave from the program, the scholarship may not be available upon re-enrollment.
Supplementary Materials
Submit the supplementary materials:
- This is an additional license program requiring a Tier 3 or Tier 4 license. Have your license number on hand when filling out the application.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for this program have:
- A Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 (4.0 scale). If below 3.0, please reference our provisional admissions policy.
Application Materials
Submit the following application materials:
- Application form (See K-12 Reading Endorsement under Licenses on the application.)
- Two positive letters of reference from non-related individuals
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unless that work was completed at the University of St. Thomas) submitted from the educational institution
- Submit transcripts to: Graduate Admissions, University of St. Thomas, Box 5, 1000 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Personal statement.
- Resume
- Information regarding your current educational license
Funding Requirements
The scholarship will be applied to the current tuition rate and may not be combined with other discounts you may be eligible for. Any remaining fees, books, and supplies will be the responsibility of the student. You must remain enrolled in all classes and terms as defined above. If you withdraw from classes or take a leave from the program, the scholarship may not be available upon re-enrollment.
Supplementary Materials
Submit the supplementary materials:
- This is an additional license program requiring a Tier 3 or Tier 4 license. Have your license number on hand when filling out the application.