Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment
| Current and Prospective Teachers: For information about eligibility and how to apply, please visit our Financial Aid for Students section. |
The Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program is designed to encourage outstanding students and paraprofessionals to become teachers, and encourage current teachers to obtain additional endorsements in teacher shortage subjects. In return for conditional scholarships or loan repayments, participants agree to teach in Washington K-12 public schools. In the 2005-07 biennium, the program will use $500,000 to help about 70 recipients.
Selection criteria include academic ability, contributions to the public school system, potential to serve as a positive role model for students, length of time until completion of the education program, and commitment to serve as a Washington classroom teacher.
Individuals seeking additional endorsements in math, science, or special education and individuals with verified bilingual ability in languages needed in Washington schools receive priority in the selection process if they commit to using those skills in Washington K-12 public classrooms.
Participants can receive conditional scholarships or loan repayments for up to five years. Conditional scholarships or loan repayments cannot exceed tuition and fees at the participant’s college or university OR full-time resident undergraduate tuition and fees at the University of Washington – whichever is lower.
For students attending: |
Estimated 2005-06 annual benefit (based on full-time enrollment) |
|---|---|
University of Washington |
$5,446 |
| Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Western Washington University |
$4,108 |
| Community and technical colleges | $2,445 |
Board Reports and Actions
Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship Program Evaluation (February 2002)Final Rules: Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program (October 2004)
Rules Change: Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program (July 2004)
State Laws
State Statute - RCW 28B.102To apply, contact:
Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program
Phone: 1.888.535.0747 (option 2)
For more information, contact:
Mary Knutson
Phone: 360.753.7845
