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Avg. Amount Awarded
340
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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TEA Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Future Teachers of America Scholarship

Description

The Future Teachers of America Scholarship is available to a high school senior planning to major in education, attending a high school which has an FTA Chapter affiliated with TEA, and planning to enroll in a college or university. Primary consideration for recipient selection shall be based upon academic excellence, economic need, and a demonstrated interest in becoming a teacher. School and community, association, and Future Teachers of America will also be considered. Application must be made by an FTA Chapter affiliated with TEA. Applicants must attach a recommendation from one teacher or counselor who has taught the applicant within the last three years, and one additional recommendation from someone who may or may not be an educator. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Tennessee Education Association for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
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  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Tennessee
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Contact Alexandria Bonner
Instructional Advocacy and Student Program
abonner@tnea.org
Tel: 615-242-8392 Address 801 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201-1099