Scholarship Description
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
Scholars Receive:
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Up to $23,000 in financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid Scholar Institutes
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Extensive classroom teaching experience
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Academic and social-emotional support
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Job placement assistance
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Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty
Completion Requirements
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Meet ISAC program requirements
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2.5 GPA
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Participation in Golden Apple Scholar Institutes
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Code of conduct compliance
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Bachelor’s degree from an Illinois Partner University
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Illinois teaching certification
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Teach for five years in an Illinois school-of-need within 7 years of graduation
Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 Minimum GPA
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
- Award is available to Canadian citizens
- Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Essay required
- Recommendations or references required
- Entry in a contest required
How To Apply
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A nonprofit organization recognizing excellent teachers in Illinois and empowering them to create programs that address educational issues. Provides scholarships and support to students interested in becoming teachers.
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