NC Teaching Fellows 2027-28
Forgivable-loan programme for future North Carolina teachers in elementary, STEM and special education, repaid through qualifying teaching service.
| 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 |
| Level | Bachelors, Teacher training |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Forgivable-loan programme for future North Carolina teachers in elementary, STEM and special education, repaid through qualifying teaching service.
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.
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.
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.
Tags: Teacher training, Elementary education, STEM education, Special education