Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership 2027-28
Year-long teacher-leadership fellowship for North Carolina K–12 teachers combining institutes, a 120-hour industry immersion and a capstone project.
| Amount / funding | $5,000 stipend as part of the award (awards vary annually with available funding) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 11 January 2027 (application period 14 September 2026 – 11 January 2027) |
| Start date | May 2027 – April 2028 fellowship year (Summer Institute 21–25 June 2027, Cullowhee) |
| Level | Teacher fellowship |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Year-long teacher-leadership fellowship for North Carolina K–12 teachers combining institutes, a 120-hour industry immersion and a capstone project.
Minimum requirements
K–12 public and charter school teachers of all disciplines across North Carolina.
Application checklist
- Online application (per official page)
- check official page for required documents (not specified in fetched text)
Application tips
- Plan for the full May–April arc: 80 hours of institutes plus 120 hours of summer industry immersion.
- Identify a local host organisation for the immersion early.
- Expect a capstone project alongside continuing school/district work.
- Note awards announced 4 May 2027 and orientation 19 May 2027.
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 leadership, Industry immersion, Professional development