NC State Education Scholars

As a teacher, you’ll make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. As an NC State Education Scholar, you’ll make a difference in the lives of those in areas that need you the most.

The NC State College of Education has established partnerships with several school districts to provide a $10,000 financial award to at least 10 students who graduate in December 2020 or May 2021 and teach for at least two years in districts facing teaching shortages. As part of the NC State Education Scholars program, you will help create a pipeline of highly qualified teachers for school districts that most need teachers.

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FAQs

How will the $10,000 financial award be distributed?

Each NC State Education Scholar will receive $10,000 from the district where they work, payable in four installments of $2,500 at the end of each of the first four semesters they teach in the district.

Is there an application process?

Yes. NC State will solicit applications in Fall 2019 from students on track to graduate with a teaching license in May 2020 or December 2020.

What is the application deadline?

Juniors will apply to be part of the NC State Education Scholars program between Nov. 22, 2019, and Jan. 31, 2020.

What subjects can I teach to be eligible for the program?

Students in all subject areas can apply, but preference will be given to pre-service teachers in math, science and special education.

How will scholars be selected for the program?

NC State College of Education faculty and staff will screen applicants to confirm they are qualified and on track to graduate with a teaching license. Districts will then interview applicants on NC State’s campus in Spring 2020. Following the interviews, districts will select the scholars based on their needs.

Is there a contract?

Districts and scholars will sign a Letter of Understanding or similar agreement to govern the teaching obligation, the payment of the financial ward, and other program components. The Letter of Understanding will not effectively bind the recipient to complete, or even begin, the two years of teaching, but neither will the recipient receive any payments in advance. Because there are no advance payments, the recipient will not need to sign a note.

What if I have more questions?

Contact Whitney Richardson White, program manager for strategic outreach and special initiatives, with the NC State College of Education.

Key Dates

Nov. 21, 2019 | American Education Week Information Session (Poe 216 | 6-7 p.m.; Earn 1.0 PGU)
Nov. 22, 2019 | Application opens
Jan. 31, 2020 | Application closes
February-March 2020 | Interviews
April 10, 2020 | Recipients Notified

Why Be An NC State Education Scholar

$10,000 Award

Receive four installments of $2,500 at the end of each of the first four semesters of teaching in the district

Enrichment Opportunities

Take part in free professional development opportunities like the Beginning Teacher Institute

Cohort Experience

Network with other NC State Education Scholars and experienced teachers across N.C.

Summer Employment

Have priority for work opportunities during the summer before your teaching commitment

North Carolina

Explore More of N.C.

All of the districts part of the program are located in areas where you can learn at historic sites, visit art galleries and museums, discover natural wonders, and enjoy the local barbecue.

"I am excited to be an NC State Education Scholar because it provides me the opportunity to serve a rural community in the same area in which I grew up, which makes me feel like I am able to give back to those close to home. The NC State Education Scholars program will also allow me to make an impact on students in a rural area while preparing myself financially for the future."

- Jessica Taylor
Technology, Design, and Engineering Education Major from Stanfield, North Carolina

NC State Education Scholars Cohort I are teaching in four counties in North Carolina.

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Contact Us

Whitney Richardson White, Ph.D.

Program Manager for Strategic Outreach and Special Initiatives
NC State College of Education

Email Whitney