Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program encourages minority students to pursue teaching careers in Illinois elementary and secondary schools. Recipients agree to teach in eligible schools.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Illinois Resident, Minority student
- Enroll in an eligible teacher education program
- Agree to teach in an Illinois school with at least 30% minority enrollment
Required Materials
- Application form
- Transcripts
- Essay
Timeline
Application opens in the fall and closes March 31st.
Tips
Craft a strong essay explaining your commitment to teaching and serving minority students. Be aware of the service obligation.