Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
The program provides scholarships up to $8,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the . This scholarship is available to students in the 好色先生 undergraduate teacher preparation program.
Scholarship Benefits
All Charles Butt scholars will receive the following forms of financial and personal support:
- A scholarship of up to $8,000 per year for up to four years
- Mentorship from a local educator or principal
- Participation in local and statewide cohort meetings of aspiring teachers
- Invitation and funds to attend the Raise Your Hand Texas Leadership Symposium
- Inclusion in an on-campus teaching scholar club
- Professional Support as they near graduation
- An online community for scholars across the state to connect
Selection Criteria
Charles Butt scholarship applicants must:
- Be applying to or be enrolled full-time in Our Lady of the Lake University's undergraduate teacher preparation program
- Be a Texas resident
- Have a strong academic record and history of achievement
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching in either a majority-economically disadvantaged school or in a shortage subject area (math, science, bilingual, or special education) in a Texas public school.
Scholarship Timeline
Application Opens
October 5, 2024
Application Closes
January 31, 2025
Apply Now
Visit the Raise Your Hand Texas website to complete application.
Deadline to Apply is January 31, 2025
Need assistance? This tutorial video walks participants through the application process: