51ºÚÁÏTEACH
The 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars program is a collaborative partnership between The National UTEACH Organization and the Colleges of Education, Natural Health Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering and Technology at 51ºÚÁÏ. This program is designed to recruit Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and Math majors into the field of teaching to address the teacher shortage in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Are you eligible to apply?
Eligibility Requirements:
Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and Math Majors
Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
2.75 GPA or Higher
What incentives are available?
Scholarships/Stipends Per Semester ($500/$1000/$5000)
Paid Summer Educational Experiences/Internships
Teacher Exam Preparation/Reimbursement
51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars
- Level 1: 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholar Applicant-Applied and Accepted as 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholar
- Level 2: 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholar-Taking EDUC 201/202 ($500 per course)
- Level 3: 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholar Candidate- Passed EDUC 201/202 and VCLA ($1,000 per course)
- Level 4: 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholar Teacher Intern- Final Semester during Student Teaching ($5,000 for the semester)
51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars Objectives:
- Collaboratively design and integrate a program infrastructure in the College of Education and the College of Engineering and Technology conducive to recruitment, retention, and preparation of STEM educators.
- Recruit and prepare minority undergraduate candidates to become highly effective STEM educators each year.
- Increase retention of 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars in partnering school divisions.
- Strengthen the role of partner school division administrators in supporting minority STEM Teachers with zero years of experience.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an effective, efficient, and sustainable 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars program for others to emulate.
51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars Goals
The goal of the 51ºÚÁÏTEACH Scholars is to significantly increase the secondary student achievement in the Commonwealth of Virginia by designing and implementing an innovative, cost-effective, sustainable approach to recruiting, preparing, and retaining competent, caring highly effective minority STEM educators who promote student achievement for secondary (grades 6-12).
Dr. LaShawn A. McNeil
51ºÚÁÏTEACH Site Coordinator
lamcneil@vsu.edu
(804) 524-5923
