MassTeach is a program that is designed to recruit more teachers of color into K12 classrooms by intentionally partnering with community colleges. Students who are studying a STEM field at any of the fifteen Massachusetts community college and are interested in giving back to their community through teaching should consider applying to MassTeach. Students who are selected to be MassTeach Scholars will be part of a program with other people in MassTeach. As a group, Scholars will receive advising, testing support, tutoring, and be part of a community. MassTeach Scholars will receive up to $10,000 each year for their efforts as they complete their baccalaureate degree in a STEM field and their license to teach ($20,000 total). In return, MassTeach Scholars commit to teaching in a high-needs district for four years.
For the Fall 2021–Spring 2022 application period, any Massachusetts community college student is eligible to apply. Students should be studying a STEM field and need to be interested in teaching. Specific requirements to apply include:
- Students of color are strongly encouraged to apply
- Passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and for teaching
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- On the pathway to transferring to a partner state university
- MCLA
- Westfield State
- Worcester State
- Bridgewater State*
- Fitchburg State*
- UMass Amherst*
- Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
If you would like more information, please contact Michael Bankson at massasoitstem@massasoit.edu, or visit https://mass.edu/strategic/massteach.asp.
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