Scholarships and Grants

Robert Noyce MTeach Scholarship Program ($5,000 per semester for the last 4 semesters)

To apply, students must be currently enrolled at MTSU, pursuing a major in Chemistry, Geoscience, Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with a minor in Secondary Education through the MTeach Program. Students will submit application the semester before their last four semesters. Deadline to apply for fall semester is July 10^th and spring semester is November 10^th. 

Applicant Requirements:

• MTSU student
• Major in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Geoscience or Biology
• Overall GPA of 3.0

To complete the scholarship application, a student must:

• fill out the application in its entirety,
• include a copy of an unofficial transcript showing all college coursework completed to date,
• submit a copy of your DegreeWorks,
• submit the required essay, and
• request that two letters of recommendation by faculty members be sent directly to Dr. Amy Phelps ([email protected])

Tennessee Teach Back Initiative 

The MTSU Tennessee Teach Back Initiative (TTBI) is a teacher preparation initiative developed by the College of Education that works with partnering school districts in Tennessee to help diverse and committed students as they work through their teacher education program. TTBI guarantees a teaching job or employment upon graduation in the partnering school district, in turn, helping to address the statewide and regional teacher shortage we are experiencing. It will promote the career of teaching as an opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities. The TTBI’s efforts will positively add to the economic health and vitality of the state.

* Any students accepted to MTSU on Probation/Fresh Start or being readmitted to the university are not eligible for TTBI at this time.

TN Future Teacher Scholarship (Tuition and Fees)

The TN Future Teacher Scholarship participation is limited to college juniors, seniors, and post baccalaureate candidates admitted to a teacher education program in a Tennessee college or university.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a Tennessee resident and a U.S. citizen, and
• have at least a 2.75 GPA or higher if required for the teacher education program at their school of choice, and
• be enrolled full-time if undergraduate or at least half-time if a graduate student, and
• not be a licensed teacher, and not be employed or previously employed in a teaching position.

An application, in order to be considered complete, must be accompanied by:

• a letter of recommendation from an official of a state-approved teacher education program
• official copies of all college or university transcripts and documentation verifying the standardized test scores used for admission to the teacher education program.

Those who accept the award must sign a promissory note and in doing so incur an obligation to teach at a PreK-12 in a Tennessee public school one year for each year an award is received. Recipients must be employed as a full-time teacher to be considered for forgiveness. If recipients do not meet this obligation, the award must be repaid to TSAC. The award may be renewed three times for a total of four years. The recipient must maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average to remain eligible. Applicants seeking initial licensure are considered. TSAC must receive the completed application and required attachments by April 15.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant ($4,000 per year)

The TEACH grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who agree to teach for four years at an elementary, secondary, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families within eight years of completion. This application has a rolling deadline.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• complete a FAFSA,
• be enrolled at least half time as an undergrad or graduate in an eligible degree program,
• maintain a 3.25 GPA,

Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools and educational service agencies that serve low-income families, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. 

College of Basic and Applied Sciences and College of Education Scholarships

Please visit the MTSU Scholarship website for detailed information regarding these scholarships with a deadline on February 15^th.