The mission of the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 215 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community, and a desire to teach* in South Carolina.
Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs at Teaching Fellows Institutions, have additional professional development opportunities, and are involved with communities and businesses throughout the state. They receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds (up to $6000 a year for four years) while they complete a degree leading to initial teacher certification.
*Or serve in another educationally related professional capacity as defined by the Program (e.g. media specialist, occupational therapist, school counselor/mental health counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, speech pathologist)
Anderson University undergraduates are trained to provide safe, supportive, and learning communities for the students they are called to serve. In addition to Anderson's emphasis on bringing Christian caring into the classroom, the undergraduate and graduate programs expose you to the perfect mix of education theory and practice. Within the first year of our bachelor's degree programs, students observe veteran educators teaching and planning in public schools.
The primary mission of the College of Education is to prepare you as a professional educator who, guided by a strong sense of community and the integration of your faith, is academically strong, pedagogically skilled, and morally committed to educating in a wide range of culturally diverse learning environments.
The College of Education is a close-knit community of learners and scholars committed to excellence – and each other. Clemson believes that their collective calling as a University is to change lives, change perception and, through our work, change the world.
The department provides a strong nationally accredited program that prepares you to meet the educational needs of children and youth in the areas of early childhood, elementary, foreign language, middle level, secondary, and special education.
Teacher education candidates have many opportunities to get involved both on campus and in the local community through our student organizations. The Teaching Fellows program offer students financial support, professional development opportunities, and more for participating candidates.
Francis Marion University's School of Education offers a wide range of academic programs designed for aspiring teachers, experienced educators and organizational leaders at various stages in their careers.
Lander's innovative online program prepares future special education teachers and prepares candidates for SC Certification in Special Education-Multicategorical (PK-12). This program is designed for working adults, specifically those working in schools.
Affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a Christian atmosphere.
As an integral part of USC Aiken, the School of Education is committed to the University goals of active learning through excellence in teaching, faculty and candidate scholarship, and service.
Educators inspire. The students and faculty have created a college environment that promotes collaboration, a range of perspectives, mutual respect, critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving—arming you with the tools to enhance the lives around you.
At USC Upstate, training and learning are not confined to the traditional classroom. Student interaction and outreach with professionals in schools, community organizations, and facilities throughout the region help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that allow our students to become leaders
Winthrop has a rich heritage of preparing educators. Winthrop graduates are consistently recognized with awards and recognitions, and school leaders seek to recruit and retain graduates from the teacher education programs.
Are you a high school junior or senior interested in teaching? Get up to $6000 each semester, personalized guidance, and a community of support. We invest in you. You invest in the future.
