Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that applications are now open for $10,000 scholarships for college students and $9,600 per-semester stipends for student teachers under the Mi Future Educator Fellowship program.
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The bipartisan fellowships and stipends will bolster the teacher pipeline, helping districts hire and train more qualified teachers.
Both were created and funded in the bipartisan education budget the governor signed earlier this year which also included the highest state per-student investment in Michigan history and record investments in school infrastructure, mental health, and school safety.
“I am excited to announce that applications for $10,000 MI Future Educator Fellowships and $9,600 a semester MI Future Educator Stipends are officially open,†said Governor Whitmer.
“As a mom, I know how important it is for every classroom to have a qualified teacher, and I am proud that we worked across the aisle to establish these fellowships and stipends. I urge every eligible Michigander to apply so we can strengthen our teacher pipeline and ensure every kid, in every district has excellent educators.â€
“High-quality and well-prepared teachers are fundamental in the success of our students and the future of our state and nation,†said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean of the Michigan State University College of Education and MSU Foundation Professor of Education.
“This bipartisan effort from the state is one more way to show to future and current educators how much we all value the important work they do for the next generation of students.â€
The Mi Future Educator Fellowship offers aspiring teachers a scholarship to eliminate or lower the cost of tuition while they train to be educators.
Awards cover the cost of tuition and fees up to $10,000 and are renewable for up to three years. Students that receive the award commit to teaching in Michigan classroom for at least three years after graduation.
To be eligible, future educators must apply through the MiSSG Portal, submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and:
• Be working toward their first teacher certification
• Start teacher training in fall 2022 or later
• Earn a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Be a Michigan resident ■