The total population of the United States, when considered around 13% of it comprises Black people. Out of it, only 7% are teachers. Teachers from diverse backdrops benefit the student group in various ways. Research has shown that students taught by teachers of color have been showing considerable improvement in academics, increasing the rate of graduation and much more. When teachers are from racial and ethnic backgrounds, they tend to make the students be aware of innovative outlooks, comprehend an improved sense of community commitment, and better able to find solutions to problems and development of critical thinking abilities. Every teacher of color imbibes hope and the belief in oneself, encouraging the students to be independent, learn from failures, and rejoice in small victories. Several disadvantageous students who wish to become teachers are not able to be so due to monetary disabilities. Such people need to be supported so that they can pursue an education they are dreaming of and turn to be blessed teachers and mentors for lucky students. There are particular scholarship options provided by assorted funding agencies to bring up the struggling teacher-students. Some of them are listed here.

1. William A Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

Scholarships are dedicated to a minority group of students who are yearning to become teachers in an accredited school in Indiana after graduation. Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals are included in the category. The student will have to reapply for the renewal of the scholarship every year. They also need to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. The student has to be a minority student, a resident of Indiana, a citizen of the United States, or an eligible non-citizen. They should or are already full-time students attending an Indiana institution. Along with these, the students should pursue or plan to continue a course of study to help the student teach in an accredited school in Indiana after graduation. 

Provided by: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Amount: N.A.
Eligibility: first-time undergraduate student
Deadline: August 31 
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2. ACS-Hach Professional Development Grant

A Professional Development grant for supporting the high school teachers in the U.S. specialized in chemistry. The grant also helps in improving the teaching and learning of chemistry. The scholarships are accepted every year from October 15 till January 21. The scholarship amount can be used for contributing to the developmental changes to improve the professional capabilities and achievement of the student. In detail, it may be put across for Conference or workshop registration fees, Travel expenses, Tuition and educational expenses for new or upcoming courses, Books and online instructional resources, and substitute teacher pay. 

Provided by: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Amount: Up to $1,500
Eligibility: High School chemistry teachers
Deadline: January 21, 2022
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3. STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarships

Graduate scholarships are offered by The AFCEA Educational Foundation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Teachers. It is a competitive-based award to those graduates who are pursuing a degree or credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12. Contributions are also made by ManTech International and AFCEA International. The applicants need to be citizens of the United States and living in the country. They should also be attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities and majoring in Education for the purpose of teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) subjects in a U.S. school in grades K-12. Graduate-level candidates should also be presently taking a minimum of two semester-equivalent classes at an accredited U.S. college or university while applying. Existing diplomat and licensure students should have completed a bachelor’s of science degree or graduate degree in a STEM major. One STEM Teacher scholarship is awarded once a year to honor the memory of MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.). The candidate should also maintain a GPA of 3.5 in the in-progress program at an accredited U.S. college or university and should have completed a B.S. degree in a STEM major.

Provided by: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: bachelor’s of science degree or graduate degree in a STEM major
Deadline: May 31, 2022
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4. The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

Three Michigan public school teachers who had been fired from schools for no reason other than their denial to pay union duty are honored through the Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship. Every year this is conducted to support the education student who superlatively epitomizes the perseverance to principle and high professional standards of Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks. The student has to write an essay along with the application, which is reviewed by the Selection Review Committee members. The applicants have to be undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Education in institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. A present teacher pursuing an advanced education degree such as a master’s degree through a qualified college, university, or other qualifying educational institution can also apply. 

Provided by: National Institute for Labor Relations Research, Inc
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Education
Deadline: February 10, 2022
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5. Association of American Educators Foundation Teacher Scholarship 

The scholarships for teachers by the Association of American Educators (AAE) are considered to be highly competitive and are used for an extensive diversity of professional development opportunities and materials. All associated costs with attending events like conferences and in-services or acquiring the materials are covered by the scholarship. The full-time educators who haven’t obtained a scholarship or grant from AAE in the last two years can get the eligibility for the teacher scholarships. It is a state-specific contest where Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, and Washington are included.

Provided by: Association of American Educators (AAE) Foundation
Amount: $500
Eligibility: full-time educators
Deadline: Autumn- October 1st Spring: March 1, Fall Deadline Extended to October 8
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6. James Madison Graduate Fellowships

The individuals who have the unending passion for becoming extraordinary teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level are considered for The James Madison Memorial Fellowship. Competition among the participants is limited to the states of their legal residence. According to the funding, the Foundation arranges one fellowship per state per year. 

Provided by: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Amount: $24,000
Eligibility: desiring to be teachers
Deadline: 2022 application is now live.
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7. MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship 

The majority of the teachers in the MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship are skilled mathematics and science educators. The teachers come together to understand each other, develop novel ways of teaching, and bring about new ideas into the classroom. The so-called teacher-to-teacher association leads to new ideas and practices that progress the profession as a whole. MƒA Master Teachers get the chance to experience a vivid set of proficient growth openings like being part of leading courses that go deep into the content and curriculum, student engagement, and equity in the classroom. The teachers will have more than ten years of classroom teaching experience. During the four years of the fellowship, teachers started designing, leading, and participating in math and science-based development professionally. They attend workshops, lectures, and other common get-togethers. Master Teachers who start on the fellowship from the third or fourth year of teaching get a revenue of $12,000 for the first two years in the fellowship and $15,000 for the next two years, for a total of $54,000.

Provided by: MFA for master teachers of math and science 
Amount: up to $60,000
Eligibility: Mathematics and Science Teachers.
Deadline: Varies
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8. Montessori Teacher Education Scholarships

The American Montessori Society presents with teacher education scholarships annually for hopeful Montessori teachers supporting their professional up-gradation. The scholarship amount is obtained from The AMS Teacher Education Scholarship Fund, The Zell Family Scholarship Fund, and The Joanne P. Hammes Scholarship Fund. The eligibility of the individuals for the scholarship is those who are already accepted, in the process of being acknowledged or already registered in an AMS-affiliated teacher education program at any of these credential levels: Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary (I, I – II, II), and Secondary (I, I – II). Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee led by a delegate of the Teacher Educators Section of the AMS Board of Directors. Financial need, a convincing personal statement, three original letters of recommendation, and official verification of acceptance into an AMS-affiliated program are to be submitted along with the application to be considered for the award. 

Provided by: American Montessori Society
Amount: $20,000 -$100,000.
Eligibility: already enrolled in an AMS-affiliated teacher education program
Deadline: April 19, 2022
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9. WW Teaching Fellowship

The individuals who are talented in teaching and committed to the vocation from STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics backgrounds and interested in being part of the high-need secondary schools in Pennsylvania are eligible and considered for the W.W. Teaching Fellowship. Over a thousand teachers in Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio have been prepared by The Fellowship. U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are college seniors, recent college graduates, mid-career professionals, and retirees who have a degree or an extensive academic background in STEM also can apply. The Teaching Fellowship comprise of admission to master’s degree program at one of two well-established partner universities, teacher certification in science or mathematics education, all-embracing preparation for teaching in a high-need urban secondary school for one full year prior to becoming the teacher-of-record in a science or math classroom, and the scholarship award amount. They should demonstrate a commitment to the program and its purposes and maintain a GPA of 3.0. 

Provided by: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Amount: $32,000
Eligibility: college seniors, graduates, and career changers
Deadline: February 15, 2022
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10. Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES)

The Minority Teacher Scholarships are intended for those qualified students who possess the potential to become great teachers. Certain qualities are expected from the applicants like writing ability, communication skills, overall academic performance, and evidence of commitment to the youth of America, preferably demonstrated through volunteer activities. They also have to be a resident of the State of Florida, a member of any one of the racial groups such as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. They have to be enrolled into a state-approved teacher education program at any of FFMT’s participating universities/colleges. Junior, senior, or graduate students of the baccalaureate degree in Education, which may lead to teacher certification, are eligible to apply. Exceptional consideration is given to state/community college graduates. The recipients have to maintain a GPA of 2.5 and maintain full-time enrollment. After graduation, the recipients have to be ready to teach a year in a Florida public school for every year they receive the scholarship. 

Provided by: FFMT, Inc
Amount: $4,000 ($2000 per semester)
Eligibility: Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student and have not earned a Baccalaureate degree in Education
Deadline: For Fall Semester: August, For Spring Semester: November 30
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