FOUNDATION PROGRAM
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to prospective teachers who are currently enrolled in, or plan to enter, an eligible teacher preparation program at a Charles Butt Foundation Raising Texas Teachers partner university.
Aspiring teachers can apply in the fall of any year between their senior year of high school and junior year of college, or prior to entering an eligible master’s program.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in a Texas public school that is majority-economically disadvantaged school (meaning more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch) or in a shortage subject area (specifically math, science, bilingual, or special education). Applicants must also exemplify the knowledge, skills, and values listed below. Preference is given to Texas residents.
The Charles Butt Scholarship application will open in early October. Information on how to apply will be made available on this webpage at that time.
Click on the partner universities listed below to view eligible programs:
* Participation in Year Long Residency program is required
*Must teach in majority economically disadvantaged school
The Charles Butt Foundation evaluates all scholarship applicants on the following knowledge, skills, and values:
Written communication
Oral communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Altruism
Passion for education
Equity-driven
Belief in the power of teaching
Academic achievement
Persistence and continuous learning
In addition to scholarship funding, the Raising Texas Teachers initiative supplements the rigorous education Scholars receive at our partner programs by providing Scholars access to ongoing professional development, mentoring and feedback from teachers and principals, and connections with fellow Charles Butt Scholars across Texas.
This combination of education and supports is designed to ensure Scholars have opportunities to practice and develop pedagogical skills in authentic classroom settings, observe masterful teaching in action, reflect on feedback from expert teachers and school leaders, and participate in a community that fosters professional growth.
Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship
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