Vanderbilt College of Education & Human Development

Traditional Professional (Master’s and Ed.D.) Scholarship for On-Campus Programs

35% tuition scholarships

Peabody College offers a Scholastic Achievement Scholarship, covering 35% tuition, for all admitted City Year AmeriCorps members and alumni enrolling in on-campus master’s and Ed.D. programs. In addition to this scholarship, applicants will also be considered for additional merit-based scholarships based on the overall quality of their application.

Scholarships will be credited to the student’s account at the beginning of each semester, including summers, for up to three years. Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic standing. The scholarship will cover the minimum number of hours for the degree as stated in the University catalog.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must indicate their City Year alumni or participant status at the time of application and upload an official service verification letter from City Year. Current participants should indicate that they will complete their service before enrollment.

Additional Benefits:

• No application fee (master’s and Ed.D. programs). Note the Ph.D. programs are managed by the Vanderbilt University Graduate School, and are not eligible for application fee waivers through Peabody College.
• Peabody College allows admitted students to defer their enrollment for one year if they choose to extend their time with City Year before beginning their program.

Why City Year Loves Peabody College

Vanderbilt University Peabody College is renowned for its strong placement rates, top-ranked programs, distinguished faculty, and extensive research opportunities. At Peabody, students are part of a collaborative community that equips them with the skills, experiences, and a network of peers and mentors to make a lasting impact.

Peabody’s mission is to enhance the human condition by advancing knowledge about learning and development in social contexts, translating discoveries into effective practice and policy, and preparing leaders to drive positive change. Peabody offers 20 master’s, 3 Ed.D., and 6 Ph.D. programs, along with 6 graduate and professional certificates.

With its supportive environment and focus on real-world solutions, Peabody empowers students to make a meaningful difference in their careers and communities.

To Apply

Visit Peabody’s “How to Apply” webpage to select a program, learn about application requirements, and start your application.

To Identify Your City Year Affiliation

Please request a service verification letter by emailing alumni@cityyear.org with the subject line “Peabody College – City Year Service Verification”. They will send the service verification letter back to you. In the “Peabody” section of your application indicate your City Year participation and upload the service verification letter.

To Access the Application Fee Waiver and Apply for the Scholarship

By identifying your service in the appropriate application section and uploading your service verification letter, you will automatically receive an application fee waiver and Scholastic Achievement Scholarship upon enrollment.

To Contact the Admissions Office

Please email us at peabody.admissions@vanderbilt.edu with any questions.