Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program provides financial assistance to Tennessee residents who are pursuing a teaching career and agree to teach in a Tennessee public school for four years after graduation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.75+
- Tennessee resident
- Enroll in an eligible teacher education program at a Tennessee institution
- Agree to teach in a Tennessee public school for a specified period
Required Materials
- Application form
- Transcripts
- Enrollment verification in teacher program
Timeline
Application opens late fall. Deadline April 15. Awards announced in summer.
Tips
Commit to teaching in Tennessee after graduation. Ensure your chosen program is an eligible teacher education program. Maintain good academic standing to retain the scholarship.