Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: October 1 (priority)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
This scholarship encourages minority students to pursue teaching careers in Connecticut public schools by providing financial incentives.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american
- Connecticut resident
- Enroll in a CT teacher preparation program
- Commit to teach in CT public schools
Required Materials
- Application form
- Transcripts
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Application opens late summer. Priority deadline October 1. Awards announced in late fall.
Tips
Highlight your commitment to teaching in Connecticut and your passion for working with diverse student populations in your essay.