Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Through the generous support of the Charles Butt Foundation, TAMU-CC students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. This scholarship will provide $4000 per fall and spring semester ($8,000 per year) to qualified students.

Apply here! (deadline February 15, 2025)

Also, join our Application Party at 4pm November 15 in ECDC 210 to learn more!

To apply, you must fulfill the following three criteria:

1. Be committed to teaching in Texas public school, at either of the following:
   • A Title I school (majority economically disadvantaged) 
   • OR a shortage subject area (math, science, bilingual education, special education)

2. Have at least one full year of coursework to left complete.

3. Be pursuing certification through one of these programs:
   • Early Childhood Education (EC-3)
   • Elementary Education (EC-6)
   • Bilingual Education (EC-6)
   • Special Education (EC-12)
   • Mathematics (4-8)
   • Physical Education (EC-12)

Once selected, scholars are expected to maintain full-time status, have a 3.0+ GPA, attend monthly scholar events, meet with the program lead, and assist in recruiting new scholars.

Learn more about the scholarship

Questions?

Contact Dr. Tracy Harper, tracy.harper@tamucc.edu