Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program encourages minority students to pursue careers as elementary or secondary school teachers in Illinois. It aims to increase the diversity of the teaching workforce.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Illinois Resident, Racial/Ethnic Minority
- Enroll in an approved teacher education program
- Agree to teach in Illinois for a specified period
Required Materials
- Application
- High School/College Transcript
- Enrollment Verification
Timeline
Awards are made annually. Recipients must fulfill a teaching service obligation in Illinois.
Tips
Understand the service obligation requirement. Choose an approved teacher education program in Illinois.