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Minority Teaching Fellows Program

Minority Teaching Fellows Program

Applicable For:

College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

15/04/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is a program that is designed to increase the number of minority teachers in Tennessee. The program provides financial assistance to minority students who are pursuing a teaching career in Tennessee. The goal of the program is to encourage more minorities to become teachers, so that the state’s teaching workforce better reflects the diversity of the student population.

The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is a valuable resource for minority students who are interested in becoming teachers in Tennessee. By providing financial assistance and support, the program helps to ensure that the state’s teaching workforce is more diverse and better able to meet the needs of all students.

Eligibility Criteria For Minority Teaching Fellows Program

The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is a scholarship program that aims to encourage talented minority Tennesseans to enter the teaching profession. The program is administered by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), and the eligibility criteria include the following:

  • Minority Status: Applicants must belong to one of the following minority groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Multiracial.
  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee and U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Education: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and must have earned at least 12 semester hours of college credit.
  • Major: Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to an eligible teacher preparation program at an accredited Tennessee college or university.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
  • Commitment to Teaching: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to pursuing a career in teaching and must be willing to teach in a Tennessee public school after graduation.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for the Minority Teaching Fellows Program, you can find more information on THEC’s website or by contacting the organization directly.

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