The Ethnic Minority Future Teacher Scholarship of the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF)

Qualification Criteria (High school students): 

• Candidate shall be a minority as recognized by the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education (Black; Native-American/Alaskan Native; Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino).
• The applicant must be a full time high school student currently enrolled in a public high school in Connecticut.
• The applicant must indicate evidence of pursuing interest in teaching as a career in college and confirm his/her intention to enter the teaching profession in CT.
• The applicant must present evidence of maintaining a 3.0 cumulative index average on a 4 point scale during high school.
• The applicant should provide instances of leadership roles, community activities, volunteer experience and financial need.
• Continuing Eligibility: The applicant must present evidence of pursuing a full time course of study that will result in obtaining teaching credentials in Connecticut and sustain a 3.0 cumulative average for each year of study.

This program offers continued professional support upon entry into the profession. Similar eligibility requirements for college students available here. Application link for high school students. Application link for college students.