The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is a scholarship and mentorship program offered by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to support minority students who are pursuing a career in teaching. The program aims to increase the diversity of Tennessee’s teaching workforce and improve the educational outcomes for all students.
The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to teaching. The program provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study or up to two years of graduate study in a teacher education program.
The application process for the Minority Teaching Fellows Program typically opens in the fall of each year, and the application deadline is usually in the early spring. Applicants are required to submit an application form, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement about their academic and personal achievements, as well as their commitment to teaching.
