The College of Education offers a variety of scholarships to students ranging from undergraduate to Ed.D. and Ph.D. levels. Each year the number of exceptional students applying for scholarships increases and so does the level of competiveness.

“The College of Education scholarships are a way to award the excellence of our outstanding students,” said Dean Robert McPherson. “Through these scholarships our students are able to pursue their dreams to serve the Houston and global community.”

On November 5^th, the college will recognize the scholarship recipients at the 2015 Star Awards event.  Below you will find information on three of our accomplished undergraduate students and scholarship recipients.

“Our college’s undergraduate students work remarkably hard in their training to become exceptional leaders in their fields of teaching, health and human development and family studies, ”said Andrea Burridge, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. “It is rewarding to see their work recognized at this event.”

Below you will find information on three of our accomplished undergraduate students and scholarship recipients.

Talha Ayaz, B.S. in Health

Talha Ayaz is a junior studying Health at the University of Houston, College of Education. He is the son of immigrants and a first generation college student in his family. His parents were not able to get an education so now he relies on his self-judgment and independence to strive for his academic and personal goals. He is also a leading officer of the Speech and Debate Honor Society at UH.

Meghan Galvan, B.S. in Teaching and Learning

Meghan Galvan is a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Learning. In high school, she was very involved in student groups and has continued to be involved in extracurricular activities in college. She is a member of the Hall Council in Cougar Village II and was elected senator in the Student Government Association for the College of Education.

Kristen Wright, B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)

Kristen Wright is a senior Human Development and Family Studies student. She believes that interpersonal relationships is the foundation of building better minds and lets it serve as a major tool in her own educational path.  Wright’s strong core values allows her to build connections with those around her and create bonds with her educators as well as those she will educate in the future.