TEACH Grant

Provided by Federal Program

No deadline
$4,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

The TEACH Grant is a federal program that provides annual grants to undergraduate and graduate students who plan to teach. Recipients must agree to teach full time in high-need subject areas at schools serving children from low-income families. The grant provides up to $4,000 per year to full-time students, with aggregate limits of $16,000 for undergraduate programs and $8,000 total for graduate students. Part-time students receive prorated amounts. Recipients must teach for at least four academic years as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need field in a low-income school within eight years of finishing their teacher preparation programs.

Quick facts

Award amount

$4,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

9 listed

Must be a U.S. citizen or have an eligible non-citizen status

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 throughout academic program

Score above the 75th percentile on a national standardized college admissions test

Be a current/former teacher or retiree with expertise in a high-need field

Majoring in education and pursuing a certification in a high need subject area OR majoring in a high need subject area with the intent of also completing teacher certification

Pursuing first Bachelor's Degree or a Graduate program

Complete an online TEACH Grant Initial Counseling for the first TEACH grant

Complete the Agreement to Serve and Repay

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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