Teacher Assistant Scholarship

The William Carey School of Education serves to prepare confident, caring, and reflective educators within a Christian environment, from a liberal arts curriculum for both pre-service educators as well as advanced preparation for in-service educators.

Requirements

  • Lawfully employed as a Teaching Assistant in an accredited Mississippi public school system
  • Fully admitted to William Carey University
  • Incoming transfer students must enter with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on core courses required.
  • Meet academic proficiency requirements for admission to the WCU Teacher Education Program:
    • ACT composite score of at least 21 OR
    • Earn qualifying scores on the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators OR
    • Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on 60 hours of specified coursework
  • Must maintain a 2.75 while enrolled at WCU.

NOTE: All field experience hours for EDR and EDU classes will have to be completed in a K-6 general education classroom with a qualified certified teacher. Prior to Residency I, you will need to be placed in a general education K-6 classroom with a qualified certified teacher to complete Residency I and Residency II requirements.

Instructions

  • Complete the registration process following school policy and procedures.
  • The Teacher Assistant Scholarship documents and procedures will be sent to you.
  • Undergraduate courses required for admission to the Teacher Education Program will be covered under the tuition assistant scholarship as per the following:
    • Students who are enrolled at least full-time (4 classes – 12 hours) will receive $4,500 toward the term’s tuition.
  • Teaching Assistant Scholarship Details 

For more information, please contact:

Hattiesburg Campus
Dr. Deidra Gammill - dgammill@wmcarey.edu
Tradition Campus
Dr. Lori Windham - lwindham@wmcarey.edu
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