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Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship

Apply Overview

Minimum Average Maximum
Award Amount - $2,000 -
Awards Granted - - 240

Application Deadline February 15 (postmark date)

Type of Award Scholarship

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The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship has an easy application process compared to similar scholarships. It might not require extensive essays or interviews.

The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship is moderately competitive compared to similar scholarships.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be a Missouri resident who is a high school senior or college student seeking certification to teach in Missouri public schools. Applicant must have ranked in the top 15% on the ACT or have ranked in the top 15% of their high school senior class. Candidates are selected on the basis of high school rank, ACT/SAT score, school and community activities, interests, leadership skills, employment experience, desire to enter the field of education and recommendations. College or university chosen must have an approved teacher education program, which the recipient will be participating in.

Requirements for the Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship

Academics

Class Rank Scholarship applicants should be in the top 15% of their class.
Minimum ACT Score 26
Enrollment Levels

College freshman

College sophomore

College junior

College senior

Major/Program

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Community College Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational/Instructional Media Design

General Education

Indian/Native American Education

International and Comparative Education

Multicultural Education

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

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Missouri
Country United States

Contact Information

Laura Harrison, Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Phone: (573) 751-1668
Fax: (573) 526-3580
Email: webreplyqual@dese.mo.gov

Scholarship Questions and Answers

Separate application required?
No

Award must be repaid?
Yes. $1,000 must be repaid if student fails to remain enrolled full-time in a teacher education program or fails to teach for five years in a Missouri public school.

Award is renewable?
No

Award is granted yearly?
Yes

Other Scholarships Offered by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

How much is this scholarship worth?

The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship gives out $2000 on average. The most you can get from the Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship is $2000, while the minimum award is $2000. Use our Scholarship Search to search for more awards of around $2000.

Who is sponsoring the Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship?

The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship is sponsored by: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480, United States (P) 573 751-1668 (F) 573 526-3580 webreplyqual@dese.mo.gov http://dese.mo.gov

Are any other General Education awards available?

Other General Education awards include Newtonville Woman's Club Scholarship, Charles Schuler Scholarship and Goodnight Scholarship. See a list of all General Education awards.

How many awards are given out?

The Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship gives out a maximum of 240 awards.

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