Amina Mohamed, M.Ed

Grant Recipient U.S Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Aug 2017 Upon attending an Alumni Thematic International Exchange Seminar (TIES) hosted by the U.S Department of State and World Learning, participants are eligible to apply to the small grant competition to win a maximum award of $10,000. Awardees design and implement an innovative project that aligns with the seminar's theme and will positively impact a target community in the world.Theme: Building Resilient Communities: Religious and Ethnic DiversityAwarded $3,770 to fund the Institute… Show more Upon attending an Alumni Thematic International Exchange Seminar (TIES) hosted by the U.S Department of State and World Learning, participants are eligible to apply to the small grant competition to win a maximum award of $10,000. Awardees design and implement an innovative project that aligns with the seminar's theme and will positively impact a target community in the world.Theme: Building Resilient Communities: Religious and Ethnic DiversityAwarded $3,770 to fund the Institute for Leadership, Empowerment, Activism, and Dialogue (iLEAD) in Kentwood Public Schools. Show less

Grant Recipient Michigan Literacy Project 2016 The Grand Valley State University College of Education Michigan Literacy Project (MLP) was developed to address the needs of our recent graduates and their young students. MLP’s mission is to provide quality classroom libraries to recent College of Education graduates teaching 3 years or less in a K-5 general education classroom in an underserved Michigan public school districts across the state. MLP’s goal is to provide rich and meaningful encounters with quality children’s literature that… Show more The Grand Valley State University College of Education Michigan Literacy Project (MLP) was developed to address the needs of our recent graduates and their young students. MLP’s mission is to provide quality classroom libraries to recent College of Education graduates teaching 3 years or less in a K-5 general education classroom in an underserved Michigan public school districts across the state. MLP’s goal is to provide rich and meaningful encounters with quality children’s literature that will encourage students' love of reading first. Show less

Thomas M. Seykora Award for Outstanding Contribution Grand Valley State University's Dean of Students Office Dec 2015 The Seykora Award recognizes seniors who, through their involvement, have made significant contributions to the GVSU campus community.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S Department of State May 2015 During the Fall 2015/Academic Year 2015-2015 application cycle, the Gilman Scholarship Program reviewed nearly 2,900 applications for approximately 850 awards. Awarded $4,500 to fund student teaching abroad in Ourense, Spain.

Mark and Elizabeth Murray Study Abroad Scholarship Barbara H. Padnos International Center at Grand Valley State University Apr 2015 Established to help Grand Valley students fund their study abroad programs.Awarded $1,661 to fund student teaching abroad in Ourense, Spain.

Oldenburg Writing Contest Grand Valley State University's English Department Apr 2015 In conjunction with the department of English, Classics, and Writing, this contest is meant to recognize exemplary written work of undergraduate students. This includes poetry, drama, fiction, analytical, persuasive, or personal writing. I won first place in the personal essay division for my essay titled "Becoming a Khaled Hosseini in an Era of Shakespeare".

FTLC Minority Teacher Scholarship Grand Valley State University 2015 This scholarship is intended to assist minority and underrepresented students admitted to the College of Education.Awarded $2,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

J. Patrick Sandro Education Scholarship Grand Valley State University 2015 The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funding to students in the College of Education who have demonstrated a passion for children, a commitment to education, potential for leadership, an interest in reform, and a history of personal integrity.Awarded $1,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Upperclass Honor Scholarship Grand Valley State University 2014 The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize scholarly achievement of upper class students. Awarded $1,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

I am Grand Valley Leadership Award Grand Valley State University Jan 2013 Coordinated by the Office of Student Life, "I am Grand Valley" is a leadership recognition program for GVSU students. Since 2003-2004, the program recognizes student leaders who display and utilize strong leadership skills that contribute to the campus and beyond. As essential elements of the University community, these students include student employees, leaders in student organizations, resident assistants, students that excel in the classroom, and so on. Recipient of the award… Show more Coordinated by the Office of Student Life, "I am Grand Valley" is a leadership recognition program for GVSU students. Since 2003-2004, the program recognizes student leaders who display and utilize strong leadership skills that contribute to the campus and beyond. As essential elements of the University community, these students include student employees, leaders in student organizations, resident assistants, students that excel in the classroom, and so on. Recipient of the award annually from 2013-2017. Show less