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If you have a question about the Charles Butt Scholarship, please be sure you have read over the About the Scholarship page first. This page has important information about which universities and programs are eligible for this scholarship.
The SMU Simmons School of Education attracts undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for teaching. Through partnership with the Charles Butt Foundation’s Raising Texas Teachers initiative, Simmons awards the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers to selected candidates each year. Our programs blend rigorous, research-based coursework with extensive field experiences culminating in clinical teaching or a supported internship, ensuring practice-ready graduates. SMU prioritizes high-need areas, including literacy, mathematics, bilingual education, and special education, and collaborates with outstanding school districts and community organizations to prepare new teachers to lead inclusive classrooms across Texas.
Participation in a year-long residency program and a commitment to pursuing a teaching career in Texas is required.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Teacher Preparation
Scholarship information
Years as a partner program
Scholarship awarded
Current Scholars
Henry CraftLucia L Garcia UrrutiaMaria Clara Alves CabralGlenda Osorio
Mary RodriguezMelanie VerdiLingfang Wang
Jesus BermeaSarah BishopMary CabanasClaire ChaseYongshi DengSamuel IncardonaGrace KirchofHannah LawrenceGrace McClureEvelyn Negrete
Madeline OehlerMelanie PetermanAndreina RodriguezChristina StephensonDianna TorresShameka TylerLuis ZambranoEmily ZhangMary Zukowski
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Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship