Grant Undergraduate Graduate

Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program

Connecticut Office of Higher Education

$4,045
Avg. Amount Awarded
182
Days
October 15 2024
Application Deadline
97
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program provides up to $5,000 a year for the final two years of full-time study to minority undergraduates enrolled in a Connecticut teacher preparation program. The program also provides eligible students with up to $2,500 in yearly stipends for up to four years of teaching in a Connecticut public elementary or secondary school. To qualify, you must: be a full-time college junior or senior of African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American or Native American heritage; be nominated by an Education Dean (or appropriate official) at whichever participating college you attend; begin teaching in a Connecticut public school within 16 months of graduation to receive the annual stipend.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded
$5,000
High Amount Awarded
$392,350
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Education

How to Apply

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Contact mtip@ctohe.org
Tel: 860-947-1855 Address 450 Columbus Boulevard
Suite 707
Hartford, CT 06103-1841