Funding Needs
Support the School of Education
At The W’s School of Education, we prepare the next generation of teachers while supporting their success in the classroom and beyond. Our students give their time, talent, and energy to serve schools across Mississippi—often in high-need areas—while balancing the financial realities of college life and the demands of professional preparation.
Your investment helps remove barriers, provide opportunities, and ensure every student has what they need to thrive.
Student Financial Support
- Scholarships for students completing internships and residencies
- Scholarships for students placed in high-need classrooms or districts
- Stipends or gift cards to offset gas expenses for internships and residencies
- Textbook and licensure exam fee assistance
- Professional attire stipends for classroom placements and interviews
- Classroom materials support for students teaching in high-need districts (supplies, manipulatives, books, instructional resources)
Professional Growth & Development
- Sponsorships for student conference registration and travel costs
- Student membership fees for professional organizations, including:
- MSECA – Mississippi Early Childhood Association
- MRA – Mississippi Reading Association
- MPE – Mississippi Professional Educators
- KKI – Kappa Kappa Iota, a national teacher organization
- Support for student or faculty research projects or conference presentations
- Graduate student assistantships tied to School of Education and CES projects
- Funding for faculty-led enrichment workshops and seminars
- Support for on-campus professional development opportunities to strengthen teacher candidates and new educators
Classroom & Instructional Support
- Classroom grants for students teaching in high-need districts
- Micro-grants for innovative student-led classroom initiatives
- Funding for classroom incentive items used by students in field experiences
- Technology support (laptops, tablets, software licenses) to enhance student teaching
- Supplies and classroom necessities for the Child and Parent Development Center
Recognition & Engagement
- Support for student milestone celebrations (pinning ceremonies, signing days, recognition events)
- Sponsorship for student ambassador stipends to represent the School of Education at recruitment and outreach events
- Funding for networking events connecting students with alumni and district leaders
- Sponsorship of student-led community service and outreach projects
- Support for cultural and community engagement experiences tied to coursework
Invest in the Future of Education
Every gift—large or small—creates a direct impact on our students, our schools, and our communities. By supporting these initiatives, you are not only strengthening The W’s School of Education, but also investing in Mississippi’s future classrooms.
If you are an alum already making a foundation donation, please tag these accounts:
- Foundation Account 23038 – Twila Alpe Account: Broad account for student/faculty support.
- Foundation Account 23106 – Child and Parent Development Center Account: Supports needed supplies and classroom necessities for the CPDC.
- Foundation Account 28210 – Education Student Organization Account: Assists with activities and dues for service projects, professional development, conference attendance, and support/recruitment into the organizations.