NC Teaching Fellows Program
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05/18/2026
Did you know there is a whole community of programs working to put passionate STEM teachers in the classrooms that need them most?
UNC Pembroke just launched a scholarship program that covers tuition, housing, meals, and more for students who want to become science and math teachers in rural, high-need communities in southeastern NC.
Sound familiar? It should — it's the same spirit that drives NC Teaching Fellows. The UNCP program is specifically designed to place teachers in high-poverty districts like Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, and Columbus counties, cultivating educators who reflect and understand the communities they serve.
If you've ever thought about making a difference in a classroom, this is your sign. Learn about what UNC Pembroke is doing — and explore how NC Teaching Fellows can help you get there too.
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How UNC Pembroke is addressing a shortage of science and math teachers in rural NC UNC Pembroke is partnering with five rural North Carolina school districts to address a shortage of science and math teachers.
05/06/2026
Big news for the future of North Carolina classrooms!
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program is welcoming a record 522 new Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year — the largest incoming cohort since the program was reinstated, with students joining from 77 North Carolina counties and 11 states!
Through forgivable loans of up to $10,000 per year, Teaching Fellows helps make earning a teaching degree more affordable while preparing future educators to serve students across North Carolina. Fellows also gain mentorship, leadership development, classroom experience, and a statewide network of support.
As North Carolina continues working to strengthen the teacher pipeline, these future educators are preparing to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities across our state.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3AiX50YVLlS
Ernesto says being a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at East Carolina University is more than a title — it’s an opportunity to empower students in classrooms across the state. 💜
Through the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program, students can study at one of ten outstanding educator preparation programs in North Carolina, including the ECU College of Education, AND receive up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans to cover tuition, books, and fees.
If you feel called to teach, your first step could be NCTF.
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🚨 NC Teaching Fellows Applicants! 🚨
This is not an April Fool’s joke - check your emails for award decisions!
For Jaydelyn, the most meaningful part of being a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at Appalachian State University has been the people she’s met along the way.
From passionate future educators in her cohort to program leaders who are always ready to help, she’s found a community that supports her both as a student and as a future teacher. Through mentoring other Fellows and building friendships within the program, Jaydelyn has discovered just how powerful community can be.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows connect with peers and alumni who share their calling to teach. Through workshops, networking, mentoring, and shared experiences, Fellows become part of a statewide community built on collaboration and lifelong support.
Thinking about teaching in North Carolina? You don’t have to do it alone.
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Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University
Alieta believes every student should feel supported in the classroom. That’s what led her to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program at UNC Pembroke. 🖤
After spending most of her life in NC schools, she's ready to make an impact close to home. For her, teaching is a chance to show up for students, help them grow, and make sure they feel supported both academically and personally.
Through the NC Teaching Fellows program, students like Alieta prepare for that responsibility at one of ten outstanding educator preparation programs across the state. Fellows study at partner universities that are nationally recognized for developing excellent, career-ready teachers.
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