If you’ve been a reader of my blog for any amount of time, you will no doubt recognize the importance I place upon education. Our nation has struggled recently with training up enough teachers for our growing population. In this period of economic downturn, funds for people to go to school is one of the greatest challenges that many can’t overcome.
Enter the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship. This great organization can help many achieve the dream of becoming an educator. Recent college graduates or those between careers interested in science, technology, engineering, or math may qualify for a $30,000 education stipend in order to obtain a master’s degree at one of fourteen participating universities.
In order to qualify, candidates must:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree in a STEM field by June 2011.
- Have graduated with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals.
If accepted, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows will:
- Complete a field-based master’s degree in teacher education.
- Commit to teach for at least three years in a high-need school.
- Receive intensive support and 3 years of classroom mentoring.
The current deadline to apply for this year’s opportunity is September first.
