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University of Texas El Paso

Ready to join a bold legacy of leaders who kindle curiosity, challenge minds and positively impact the lives of children? Start your path to teaching – the career where you make a difference every day. UTEP’s Miner Teacher Residency program provides the gold-standard in teacher preparation while you earn your degree. Through hands-on practice, one-on-one coaching, and wrap-around support, we meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. As a Miner Teacher, you will be in high-demand by districts for hire. With the help of the Charles Butt Scholarship our students will continue to make a positive impact on students for years to come.

Undergraduate:

  • B.S. in Education Concentrations:
    • Elementary English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Elementary Bilingual
    • Special Education
    • Middle Grades ESL 
    • Middle Grades Bilingual
    • Middle Grades Math 
    • Middle Grades Math/Science 
    • Middle Grades English Langauge Arts and Reading (ELAR)
    • Middle Grades ELAR/Social Studies

Post-Baccalaureate:

  • Master of Arts in Education with initial teacher certification (Residency Apprenticeship)

University Program Contact:

Assistant Dean of Teacher Preparation

Scholarship information

6

Years as a partner program

53

Scholarships awarded

29

Current Scholars

24

Scholar Alumni

48%

First-generation college students

Are you a current Scholar or Scholar Alumni?

We invite you to join two online communities created just for you: CBF Connect – our new networking platform – and our private Charles Butt Scholars Instagram account.

Charles Butt Foundation Contact:

Headshot of Christina Dunigan, Program Director for Charles Butt Scholarship

Christina Dunigan

Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship