Graduate Assistantships

The Department of Educational Technology offers a limited number of full-time and part-time graduate assistantships each academic year, lasting from August to May. The GA application deadline is March 1st each year. Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 academic year.

EdTech graduate assistantships provide an excellent opportunity to:

gain practical experience on real world projects or online co-teaching with a faculty member
collaborate with faculty on research projects
immerse yourself in the scholarship of educational technology
include your work experience with the department on your resume

Full time GAs work 20 hours per week, take 9 credits (3 classes), receive a full-tuition waiver for three classes each semester, and a $10,000 stipend paid out over two semesters. Students who are employed full-time by other organizations should not apply for a full-time GA. The number of hours per week required for your regular job (40), plus the GA (20), plus coursework (27 minimum), make it unrealistic to work full-time as a GA and be employed full-time in another position.

Part-time GAs work 10 hours per week, take 6 credits (2 classes), and receive a tuition waiver, and a $5,000 stipend paid out over two semesters.

Graduate assistants must be fully admitted into the EDTECH degree program in order to apply, and must meet any other requirements as set forth by the Graduate College. Incomplete applicants cannot be considered. Priority is given to currently enrolled students. We hire both local and distance-based GAs.

Graduate Assistantship Application for M.S. or M.E.T. Students

NOTE: Students applying to the Ed.D. in Educational Technology program should not complete the application above, but will be directed to complete a different form indicating interest in a graduate assistantship (see the Apply tab on the Ed.D. EdTech webpage).

When filling out the application, please include a short introduction indicating:

How many hours a week you can work (20=full-time, 10=part-time).
Which semesters you can work (fall and/or spring).
Whether you can work on campus or distance-based only.
Your current place of employment, and how many hours per week you currently work.
Please give information about your relevant experience, and list coursework completed to date.
Include a brief resume.

Return the form to:
Ferijala Balic
EdTech Dept. MS 1747
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1747
Fax (208) 426-1451

For more information about EdTech Graduate Assistantships, email ferijalabalic@boisestate.edu

Sean Ellenberger Memorial Scholarship

We are pleased to accept applications for the Sean Ellenberger Memorial Scholarship. The annual scholarship awards $3,132, the approximate cost to complete a full certificate, or three courses of study. Applications are due annually on March 15, and the scholarship must be used anytime between July through May.

Jennifer Uriarte, Hungtington Beach, CA, receiving the 2009-10 Ellenberger Memorial Scholarship at Boise State University.

Sean Ellenberger was a dedicated teacher of at-risk youth in Florida, and graduated from the Master’s in Educational Technology program in 2008. He was extremely proud of his accomplishments, and had dreams of continuing his efforts to support at-risk learners and pursuing doctoral studies. It was such a pleasure to meet Sean in person at graduation, and see his enthusiasm and pride. Several weeks after his graduation, Sean passed away due to a shooting that occurred during a robbery. The department established the scholarship in Sean’s honor in the hope that we could encourage the continuation of his dream, and support other enthusiastic, dedicated educators in the Master’s program who are interested in working with at-risk youth.

Scholarship Requirements

Currently enrolled Master’s degree student (MS or MET)
3.5 GPA minimum
Completed 12 or more units of Master’s program
Career experience or goals of working with at-risk youth

Application Process

Write a letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the scholarship. Financial need will be considered, but not a deciding factor in awarding the funds. We are particularly interested in supporting individuals currently working with at-risk children or teens. Explain how your degree will help you achieve those goals.
Include your name, student ID number, email, and address
Submit your letter to Ferijala Balic at ferijalabalic@boisestate.edu. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Yu-Chang Hsu at hsu@boisestate.edu

All applicants will be notified of final decisions by April.

“The Boise State University EdTech Master’s Program was an example of what kind of a reward a person can earn if they are willing to work for their own educational dreams.” Sean Ellenberger, 2008