| Name |
Teacher Assistant Scholarship |
| Number of Awards |
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| Award Value |
$3,600 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until April 15 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington St.
Raleigh,
North Carolina
27601
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| Phone |
(919)807-3300 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
scholars@dpi.state.nc.us |
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The Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund provides funding to full-time teacher assistants pursuing initial licensure through a baccalaureate program at a NC college or university with an approved teacher education program or enrolled a in a North Carolina community college transfer program leading to teacher certification at a qualifying four-year campus. Students already holding baccalaureate degrees seeking initial licensure are eligible to apply.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for initial TASF consideration, an individual must:
* Be a full-time teacher assistant for at least one year at a public or federal school in North Carolina
* Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
* Not be in default on a student loan
* Have at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average (students with higher grade point averages will generally be more competitive and stand a better chance of receiving funding)
* Enroll in a program leading toward initial teacher licensure at a North Carolina college (see list of qualifying campuses on application). Enrollment through the Internet or other distance education programs is acceptable
* Enroll in at least six semester hours of coursework at qualifying campuses for each semester in which funds are received
* Demonstrate financial need according to the financial aid office at your institution.