MI Future opportunities

"The MI Future Educator Fellowship offers aspiring teachers a scholarship to eliminate or lower the cost of tuition while they train to be educators. Awards cover the cost of tuition and fees up to $10,000 and are renewable for up to three years. Students that receive the award commit to teaching in Michigan classroom for at least three years after graduation.   

To be eligible, future educators must be working toward their first teacher certification, start training in Fall of 2022 or later, earn at least a 3.0 GPA and be a Michigan resident. You can apply through the MiSSG Portal. 

For full eligibility requirements and to apply, visit Michigan.gov/mistudentaid. Scholarship funds are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis."

"The MI Future Educator Stipend provides $9,600 per semester for full-time student teachers, starting in fall 2022.   

To be eligible, student teachers must be participating full-time in required student teaching coursework in Michigan and be unpaid by their local district. You can apply through the MiSSG Portal. For full eligibility requirements and to apply, visit Michigan.gov/mistudentaid.   

For more information or help applying for the Fellowship or Stipend, visit Michigan.gov/mistudentaid or contact MI Student Aid at mistudentaid@michigan.gov, 1-888-447-2687."