Scholarship Opportunity

Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program

Offered by Minnesota Department of Education

The Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program provides scholarship and programmatic support to American Indian students who are preparing for careers in prekindergarten through grade 12 education or pursuing advanced education credentials. Funding is delivered through participating Minnesota postsecondary institutions and school-district partnerships to reduce financial barriers for future and current American Indian educators.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Current Teacher

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

Institution-Specific MITTP Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Meet the American Indian eligibility requirements of the participating Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program institution.
  • Pursue teacher licensure, a prekindergarten through grade 12 education career, or qualifying advanced education study.
  • Attend a participating Minnesota postsecondary institution.
  • Meet additional academic, financial aid, and program requirements established by the participating institution.

Requirements

  • Apply through a participating MITTP institution.
  • Complete required financial aid forms, including FAFSA when required.
  • Provide documentation of qualifying American Indian status or ancestry as required by the institution.
  • Submit academic transcripts and other educational documentation.
  • Complete any required essays or personal statements.
  • Submit recommendation letters when required by the participating institution.

How to Apply

  1. 1Identify a Minnesota postsecondary institution participating in MITTP.
  2. 2Contact the institution's education or scholarship office for its current MITTP application and deadline.
  3. 3Confirm the teacher education or advanced education pathway is eligible.
  4. 4Complete the institution-specific application.
  5. 5Submit required Tribal or ancestry documentation, academic records, financial aid information, essays, and recommendations.
  6. 6Maintain the academic and program requirements established by the institution for continued support.

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