NC Teaching Fellows 2027-28
| Official name | NC Teaching Fellows 2027-28 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | Up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans for tuition, fees, books and licensure expenses |
| Deadline | 14 February 2027 (regular decision; early action: apply by 1 November 2026 23:59 for a mid-December update; regular decision window opens 4 January 2027) |
| Start date | 2027-28 academic year |
| Minimum requirements | Accepted into an approved educator preparation programme leading to initial licensure in an eligible area at one of ten partner institutions; NC high school senior (up to 8 semesters), transfer student (up to 6), already-enrolled student transitioning into educator preparation (up to 4), or bachelor's holder pursuing licensure (up to 4); minimum GPA 3.0 unweighted (high school applicants or under 24 college credits) or 2.7 (over 24 credits); SAT/ACT encouraged but optional; eligible licensure: Elementary Education (K-6), approved STEM areas, approved Special Education areas. |
| Short description | Forgivable-loan programme for future North Carolina teachers in elementary, STEM and special education, repaid through qualifying teaching service. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Bachelors, Teacher training · Funding type: partial · Field: 09 Education
Application checklist
- Transcript (unofficial acceptable)
- 2 letters of recommendation (one academic, one personal/additional academic, not a family member)
- 3 essay questions (250–500 words each)
- Video introduction
- check official page for the application portal steps
Application tips
- Use the early-action window (by 1 November 2026) for a mid-December update.
- Choose recommenders early — one must be academic and neither may be family.
- Keep essays within 250–500 words each.
- Understand the service deal: from 2024-2025 loans, 1 year of qualifying teaching service fulfils 1 year of repayment, otherwise cash repayment plus interest within 10 years.
Tags
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.