In 1999, the SC General Assembly, recognizing the shortage of teachers in our state, funded the Teaching Fellows Program for South Carolina. The mission of the SC Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 200 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school and community, and a desire to teach South Carolina's children.
Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs in Teaching Fellows Institutions, professional development opportunities during summer months, involvement with communities and businesses throughout the state and receive up to $6000 in yearly scholarships for four years while they complete a degree leading to teacher certification. The scholarship provides up to $5700 for tuition and board and $300 for summer enrichment programs (contingent on funding from the S.C. General Assembly) administered by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA). A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he/she received the Fellowship.
The Future Teachers Society will meet on the following dates: September 10, October 1, October 22 and November 5. All meetings will be held in Norris Hall 212.
How Can I Become a Teaching Fellow?
Current high school seniors who are US Citizens and legal residents or South Carolina are eligible. To apply you must complete the application below and return with three sealed references and a short narrative. For more information you can contact The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement at (800) 476-2387 or visit their web site at http://www.cerra.org
