Teacher Scholars Academy

THE TEACHER SCHOLARS ACADEMY will grow the next generation of diverse educators that will lead the way for educational change. The program aim is to prepare the teachers who will be the backbone of school transformation, reflective thinkers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. We intend that teachers who emerge from the academy will be engaged in ways that prepare students for the future.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy will support the preparation of exceptional teacher/leaders who:

• Are effective and confident in facilitating learning for all of Nebraska’s students.
• Can promote learning in a variety of settings using inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Will become a generation of teacher leaders who will motivate schools to innovate
• Will, in turn, create a generation of students ready to fully participate in and lead society.

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Application Update

The UNL Teacher Scholars Academy is excited to announce that we have received funding for a limited amount of scholarships to be awarded beginning the fall 2022 semester. The scholarship is $10,000 annually ($5,000 for fall and spring semesters) for four years to be used for tuition, room and board, books or fees. Students who are graduating high school and plan to enroll at UNL in an approved College of Education & Human Sciences teacher-education major are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Application materials must be received no later than Friday, June 17th. The application consists of two major components: a 3-5 minute personal YouTube video answering all 4 prompts listed below and a resume highlighting you past achievements in service in your surrounding communities, your leadership experiences, and your commitment to teaching.

Video Prompts (must answer all prompts in application materials):
1. Explain why you want to be a teacher
2. Describe your skill sets and qualities that allow you the ability to teach a diverse student population
3. Explain how this financial award will impact your career
4. Explain how you plan to contribute to the Teacher Scholars Academy community

UNL Teacher Scholars Academy Coordinator, Braden Foreman-Black, will contact you after the 17th of June to alert you of your status based on your application materials. Further instructions can be found at the application link below.

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