What are teaching scholarships available for college students in North Carolina?

I'm thinking about pursuing a career in teaching and possibly studying in North Carolina. Are there any specific scholarships or grants for future teachers in that area?

Absolutely, North Carolina has several scholarships available to students who want to pursue a career in teaching.

1. The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is one of the most notable scholarships. It offers forgivable loans up to $5,000 a semester for up to eight semesters to students who commit to teaching a STEM or special education subject in a North Carolina school that is considered low-performing.

2. The Future Teachers of North Carolina Scholarship is another program specifically designed to cultivate high school students’ interest in teaching, support them through college, and into their careers as North Carolina public school teachers.

3. The Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan is need-based and was created to help students pursue teaching careers, particularly in disciplines with critical shortages.

4. The SNCAE (Student North Carolina Association of Educators) awards a scholarship to a student majoring in education who shows promise of leadership in the profession.

Remember to also check specific North Carolina colleges as they may have their own scholarships for future teachers. Contact your current or prospective school's financial aid office or your academic advisers to see what resources they have available. For instance, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a scholarship for students planning to teach high school math or science through the Robert Noyce Scholarships program. Additionally, each individual college in the UNC system may offer education scholarships to their students.

Finding scholarships can be a bit of a treasure hunt, so don't be discouraged if it takes time. Maintain good academic and extracurricular records, as they can often be a requirement or a plus for many scholarships. Good luck!