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Project BEGIN

Midwestern State University (MSU), North Central Texas College, Vernon College, and the University of North Texas (UNT) are offering financial aid to help you become a public school teacher in a high needs school.

Project BEGIN will address critical needs in the recruitment, preparation and retention of new teachers in Wichita Fall�s urban/rural areas by providing up to $2,500 a year for up to three years of full-time study to students enrolled as undergraduates in teacher preparation programs in these four institutions. Students planning to teach math, science, or foreign language at a high-need public middle or high school are eligible to receive a scholarship, technology tools for communication, special support, and mentoring.

Become a Teacher

BEGIN will focus on recruiting math, science, and foreign language teachers to the north Texas area.

College and university students majoring in math, science, or foreign language who want to become teachers
People who wish to make a career change
Paraprofessionals who are interested in becoming certified teachers

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This is not a need-based scholarship.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be a full-time college student seeking teacher certification at a participating higher education institution. You must be a U.S. citizen or have a green card to qualify.

To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application Form 2007 - 2008 form on www.tcet.unt.edu/BEGIN

Project Goals

To recruit high-quality students (especially students from traditionally underrepresented groups) to education programs and to support these students through a variety of methods including scholarships and/or stipends.
To enhance the traditional teacher education experience by fully utilizing face-to-face support and cutting edge technologies.
To extend the successful strategies of the Wichita Falls ISD mentoring and induction programs.
To expand the synergy between programs offered at the partner institutions.
To promote, instruct, model, and advocate for use of best practices in instruction that are field-based, learner-centered, and focused on improving student outcomes.

Begin Now

For questions about the BEGIN project, please contact the West College of Education at MSU 940-397-4314.

A Career in Teaching Offers Opportunities:

To make a difference
To be in a rewarding career that is different every day
To make learning exciting and relevant for young people
To open young people's minds to the world around them
To create a positive impact on your community
To continue personal and professional growth
To receive excellent benefits � good starting pay, extended summer vacations, and guaranteed retirement benefits

Participating Colleges and Universities

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
Jane Owen
jane.owen@mwsu.edu

University of North Texas
Denton
Martha Peet
Martha.Peet@unt.edu

North Central Texas College
Bowie
Emily Klement
eklement@nctc.edu

Vernon College
Wichita Falls
Teresa Ramos
tramos@vernoncollege.edu

Scholarships for Prospective Teachers