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• Minimum 3.0 GPA upon entering the credential program.
• Fully admitted into the credential program.
• Working toward your first credential.
• Not currently employed as an intern teacher or in a teacher residency program.
• Will be enrolled in clinical practice for SPRING 2027 OR FALL 2027.
  
• One Letter of Recommendation.
• Eligibility approval from the Financial Aid Office.

• This award is for living expenses. It does not cover your tuition.
• Students awarded fellowships are not eligible for reimbursements for terms of clinical practice already completed.
• Awards will not be given if students decide to participate in a paid clinical practice program (i.e. teacher residency or intern program). 
• Accepting this award may affect your financial aid package.

• Remain in good standing in the program during your coursework and clinical practice.
• Write a thank you note to the PIE Board.
• Initiate and maintain communication with your assigned PIE Board Member.
• Attend the PIE Fellows Awards Ceremony in February 2027.

You apply for the Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship through the Bronco Scholarship Portal (BSP) using a direct URL provided by the department in an email to students preparing for clinical practice. After the committee reviews applications, the PIE Coordinator will contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to confirm potential candidates have room in their Cost of Attendance for the fellowship. The total amount of financial aid cannot exceed your Cost of Attendance. Turnaround time is typically 3–5 business days after The Office of  Financial Aid and Scholarships receives the request. 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:  

• minimum 3.0 GPA upon entering the credential program;  

• fully admitted to the credential program;  

• first credential in progress;  

• not employed as an intern teacher or in a teacher residency; and  

• enrolled in clinical practice in spring 2027 or fall 2027.  

• PIE also requires eligibility approval from the Financial Aid Office.  

PIE posts its specific dates on the PIE site each year. The 2027 application cycle will be fall 2026. Please check back at the beginning of the fall term.

The PIE Fellowship award is up to $5,000. Depending on your financial aid package, you may not qualify for the full $5,000.

It depends. The total amount of assistance from all sources cannot exceed the Cal Poly Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ yearly Cost of Attendance (COA). If the addition of the PIE Fellowship would put you over that budget, Financial Aid will adjust other aid in the most advantageous way for you, often starting by reducing work-study and loans before grants when possible. 

The PIE Fellowship is designated for living expenses only; therefore, the funds will be refunded via your chosen method (direct deposit or check). 

Yes. File every year. It keeps you eligible for other aid and llets us coordinate PIE fellowship with your package; PIE fellowship may not cover all living costs or every term.

It depends. If your actual expenses are higher than what’s in your cost of attendance breakdown, you can submit a Special Circumstance/COA Adjustment Request through the ,  If approved, this may create room for PIE Fellowship without reducing other aid. 

PIE Fellowship lists the award as “up to $5,000.” At CPP, scholarships typically release to your account ~10 days before the start of the awarding term(s).

PIE Fellowships are tied to the award period in the official agreement. Exceptions are rare and, if considered, are coordinated by the department (and sometimes the donor).

The department notifies Financial Aid/PIE Coordinator about eligibility changes. If you no longer meet eligibility (e.g., placement canceled), the fellowship may be canceled or delayed accordingly. (Students don’t need to submit a separate form for this.)