Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program

 

Program Overview

The Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship has received a one time appropriation for 2024-2025.  The application process and  priority deadline are currently being determined.

Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program provides postsecondary financial assistance to eligible undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to become teachers, have demonstrated financial need, and belongs to a racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the state’s teacher workforce.

Complete applications must include the following:

1. Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship application
2. Completed FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application
3. Financial data form submitted by the Financial Aid Office

The financial data form should not be submitted if a student has not completed the financial aid process at their institution for federal and state aid.

Program Contacts

• Diamee Xiong Yang
  • Phone: (651) 355-0603
  • Email: diamee.xiong.yang@state.mn.us

Documents and Resources

Manuals

• 2024-2025 Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program Manual – coming soon
• 2023-2024 Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program Manual


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2024-2025 Application

• 2024-2025 Online Financial Data Form