Monday, November 6, 2017

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Scholarship



Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Scholarship 

  The College of Education at Mississippi State University is proud to offer the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) Scholarship. This innovative scholarships is designed to recruit and prepare teachers candidates for the future of tomorrow's education profession. By Changing Tomorrow Through Education Today, the METP provides participants insight into world-class collaborative teaching pedagogy.

  Qualified high school applicants must have a 28 or above on their ACT or a score of 1310 or above on the SAT and a 3.5 overall GPA. Participating scholars receive an award covering full tuition, books, room and board, and incidental expenses for four years of attendance along with a one-time technology stipend. Participants gain exposure from faculty and fellow METP scholars at both Mississippi State University and the university of Mississippi during a cross-campus visit and a summer residency. Scholars have an opportunity to experience a study aboard or an off-campus learning experience and the added opportunity of attending a national or regional professional conference relevant to their teaching discipline. Upon graduation, scholars must teach in a Mississippi public school for five years.

       To apply for the award, applicants must first be admitted to Mississippi  Sate University http://apply.msstate.edu/, and complete the METP application in the scholarship platform by the priority deadline of December 1st.  

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