Scholarship Opportunity

MI Future Educator Stipend

Offered by MI Student Aid

The MI Future Educator Stipend provides financial support to eligible Michigan student teachers while they complete the required student-teaching experience for their educator preparation program. The stipend is intended to reduce the financial burden of completing unpaid or limited-income student teaching while preparing for initial teacher certification.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Senior, Graduate Student

Eligibility

  • Be participating in the required student-teaching experience for initial teacher certification.
  • Be enrolled in an eligible Michigan Educator Preparation Program approved by the Michigan State Board of Education.
  • Meet the program requirements established by MI Student Aid and the participating educator preparation institution.
  • Not previously have received the MI Future Educator Stipend unless additional eligibility is specifically permitted under program rules.
  • Complete student teaching in Michigan unless an approved exception applies.

Requirements

  • Complete the MI Future Educator Stipend application.
  • Have the eligible Educator Preparation Program verify student-teaching eligibility.
  • Complete the required student-teaching experience.
  • Meet all applicable institutional and MI Student Aid program requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm with the institution's Educator Preparation Program that the student-teaching placement qualifies for the stipend.
  2. 2Create or log in to the MiSSG Student Portal.
  3. 3Complete the MI Future Educator Stipend application.
  4. 4Provide any information requested by the institution or MI Student Aid.
  5. 5Have the Educator Preparation Program verify the student's eligibility and student-teaching placement.
  6. 6Complete the required student-teaching experience.
  7. 7Monitor MiSSG and institutional communications for award and payment information.