Today marks the day that allows up to 2,500 future Michigan educators to fill out a $10,000 scholarship application, as well as $9,600 stipend payments for student teachers, under the first ever MI Future Educator Fellowship program announced by Gov. Whitmer.
The goal is to lower the cost of higher education for those seeking to become teachers, so that the state can hire and train more qualified individuals to address the teacher shortage in Michigan.
David Hecker, President of AFT Michigan says, ”The $9,600 stipend for student teachers is a critical step toward compensating student teachers for the hard work they do, and will help encourage them to stay in the profession right here in Michigan.”
Scholarship funds are limited and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, so apply as soon as possible.
For information on how to apply visit: MiSSG Portal
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
