Texas Grow Your Own Grant Program

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies by district
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

A grant program designed to address teacher shortages in Texas by supporting high school students and paraprofessionals to pursue teaching careers in their home communities.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.5+
  • High school students or current college students who commit to teaching in their local community/district in Texas.

Required Materials

  • Application through participating school districts
  • Commitment agreement

Timeline

Managed at the district level. Contact local Texas school districts for participation and application details.

Tips

This is a district-level program. Research which Texas school districts participate and contact their HR/recruitment offices.