Understanding how to fund your graduate program is an important part of your admissions journey. This article outlines funding options available to Relay students in Colorado. We encourage you to explore the resources below, read about general financial aid and AmeriCorps, and connect with your employer or program partners to learn about additional opportunities.

TEACH Connecticut

Did you know that TEACH Connecticut provides free support to anyone who is thinking about becoming a teacher? Get perks like 1-on-1 coaching and a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Create a TEACH Connecticut account here before you apply to Relay. Once you have subscribed to TEACH Connecticut and applied to Relay, apply for the TEACH Connecticut scholarship here!

Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program

This scholarship is available for diverse students who graduated from a public high school in an Alliance School District. Students must be enrolled
in an approved educator preparation program in Connecticut. Up to $10,000 available annually for undergraduate or graduate programs. The application deadline is September 15, 2025, for the fall term.

To apply, visit: https://sdect.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Anz26vSs50kKsS
For questions, contact: [email protected]

STEM Scholarship

$5,000 for future STEM and Special Education teachers! 
Have you been considering teaching STEM? Connecticut needs you!

Our partners at TEACH Connecticut want to remove the barriers for those who might want to change the world in a classroom all their own.
Applying is as easy as:

Sign up for a free TeachCT account. Make sure to do this first to be eligible for the scholarship!
Submit your Relay application to one of our STEM areas: Secondary Math, Secondary Biology, Secondary General Science, Secondary Physics, or Secondary Chemistry.
Enter to win $5,000 towards your tuition from TeachCT. No essay or GPA requirement.