Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color Grant
| Type: | Foundations |
| Source: | Woodrow Wilson Foundation |
| Program: | Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color |
| Eligibility: | The Fellowship is open to students in the senior year of undergraduate study who: - are self-identified persons of color - are nominated by an eligible nominating institution - demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals - have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency - expect to attain a bachelor's degree by June 30, 2012 - have substantial background in the arts and sciences and high academic performance of a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (negotiable for applicants from institutions that do not employ a 4.0 GPA scale) - are not currently in a teacher preparation program which leads to initial teacher certification. |
| Purpose: | The Goal Of The Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships For Aspiring Teachers Of Color Is To Help Recruit, Support, And Retain Individuals Of Color As K-12 Public School Teachers In The United States. Current Trends Indicate That By The Year 2020, The Percentage Of Teachers Of Color Will Fall To An All-time Low Of Five Percent Of The Total Teacher Force, While The Percentage Of Students Of Color In The K-12 System Will Likely Near 50%. This Fellowship Offers An Important Opportunity To Ensure That Greater Numbers Of Highly Qualified Teachers Of Color Enter Public School Classrooms Around The Country. |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
| Award Min: | $0.00 |
| Award Max: | $30,000.00 |
| Quantity: | Unknown |
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| Additional Information: |
Other questions that are not answered in the information posted on this site can be directed by email to Ysabel Gonzalez at the Woodrow Wilson Foundation: wwteachingfellowship@woodrow.org Determining due dates for nominations/applications |
| Website: | Website |