Prairie View A&M

Prairie View A&M (PVAMU) is an HBCU and the 2nd oldest public university in the state. PVAMU is committed to addressing the minority teacher shortage. The University has a rich, historical legacy of producing diverse, resilient, high-quality teacher educators to supply the needs of schools in Texas and across the nation since 1879.

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Scholarship eligibility

Welcome to the Panther Educator Promise Program Scholars (PEPPS) for students pursuing any undergraduate or graduate residency program for teacher certification. Eligibility requirements include:

• Planning to teach in a Texas public school
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Seeking certification in the following areas:
  • EC-6 with STR certification area:        
  • 4-8 Certification areas:
    • Math, Science, English/Language Arts with STR, Social Studies, & Core 4-8 with STR
  • 7-12 Certification areas:
    • ELAR, Math, & Science
  • Music EC-12
  • SPED EC-12
  • Health EC-12
  • Physical Education EC-12
• Participation in Year-Long Residency program is required

University Program Contact:

Dr. Britine Perkins-Alexander

Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Dayshawnna Littleton

Academic Advisor II – Teacher Education

Dr. Vonda Oliver

Coordinator, Early Childhood Education  

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