Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Education Scholarship

This annually awarded national scholarship was established to support a student pursuing a master’s degree in education who embodies a spirit of commitment to furthering opportunities for all students. The inaugural scholarship is named in honor of the late Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, a passionate teacher and education leader who championed education reform throughout the United States before joining ETS, where she served as Vice President of Student and Teacher Assessments.

Scholarship Award: $15,000

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Any master’s student who: 
  • is enrolled in an accredited U.S. graduate program in education during the 2023–2024 academic school year 
  • demonstrates leadership abilities and commitment to community service 
  • demonstrates financial need 
  • is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

How To Apply

To apply for the scholarship, you must provide:  

• a one-page statement outlining your financial need 
• the official transcript for your most recently completed academic term; this should include your Fall 2023 grades and cumulative GPA 
• two recommendation letters (one should be from a school advisor) 
• two original essays answering the following questions (maximum of 500 words per question):
  • What is the most pressing issue facing education today, and what should future teachers and education leaders know to address this challenge? 
  • Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, why you should be awarded the Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Scholarship and how this scholarship will help you support underserved communities.

For more information, contact ETSScholarshipsets [dot] org