Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship
Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship: A scholarship of up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees and room and board charges for students of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Native American, or Asian American origin who plan to become teachers. Recipients must sign a teaching commitment to teach (at a nonprofit Illinois public, private or parochial preschool, elementary, or secondary school with at least 30% minority enrollment) 1 year for each year assistance is received. If the teaching commitment is not fulfilled, recipients must repay a prorated amount, plus interest. Enrollment requirements include: must be at least half time at the undergraduate or graduate level and attending an Illinois public, private 2-4 year college or university, or hospital school.
Apply using the online Teacher Education Scholarship Programs Application by March 1st before the academic year for which assistance is required.
