Scholarship Opportunity

Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship

Offered by Connecticut State Department of Education

Tuition support for graduates of Connecticut public high schools or Connecticut GED programs enrolled in an approved in-state educator preparation program. Applicants commit to certification and teaching in Connecticut.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Spring 2027

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineNovember 5, 2026

Eligibility

  • Graduate from a Connecticut public high school or earn a GED through a Connecticut program; private and out-of-state high school graduates are excluded.
  • Be enrolled in an approved Connecticut educator preparation program and in good academic standing.
  • Have outstanding tuition costs; awards cannot exceed the tuition balance and cannot be refunded or carried forward.
  • Obtain initial educator certification within one year after graduation and Connecticut educator employment within one year after certification.
  • Agree to teach in Connecticut for at least three years within five years after graduation; the years need not be consecutive.

Requirements

  • Submit the Spring 2027 application by November 5, 2026.
  • Create a Connecticut Educator Certification System account; account creation requires age 18 or older.
  • New recipients provide an updated resume, two recommendation letters from teachers or education leaders, and proof of acceptance into an approved educator preparation program.
  • Sign the certification and teaching attestation; failure to fulfill it may require partial or full repayment.
  • Reapply each fall and spring semester for further tuition support.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm your high school/GED and approved educator preparation program eligibility.
  2. 2Use the current semester application linked by CSDE and create the required certification account.
  3. 3Upload the documents applicable to new recipients and submit by November 5, 2026.
  4. 4Work with your institution to confirm outstanding tuition and monitor the award decision.