Minority Teaching Fellows
Award Type: Loan
Applicant must be a Tennessee resident and United States citizen who is a minority student enrolled full-time at an eligible Tennessee post-secondary institution. Applicant must be an entering freshman with a 2.75 high school GPA with at least an 18 ACT/860 SAT on a national test date. Continuing college students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA may also apply.
Award Amount
Maximum: $5,000
Minimum: $5,000
Average: $5,000
Number of Awards
Maximum: 116
Minimum: 116
Average: 116
Applicants: 200
Deadlines & Renewal
April 15
Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
- Maximum ACT 36
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Maximum SAT Composite 1600
- Minimum SAT Composite 860
teacher education, teacher licensure
More Details
- Recipient will incur a teaching obligation one year for each year award is received; must be repaid if obligation is not met.
Sponsoring Organization
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway Parkway Towers, Suite 1510
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615.741.1346
615.741.6101
TSAC.Aidinfo@tn.gov
Website
Contact Information
Naomi B. Derryberry
Director of Grant and Scholarship ProgramsSuite 1510 Parkway Towers
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-1346
(315) 735-1608
Naomi. Derryberry@state.tn.us