Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027
A Connecticut state scholarship that helps students in approved educator-preparation programmes pay tuition, in return for teaching in Connecticut after certification.
| Amount / funding | Up to $5,000 per semester, up to $10,000 per academic year, for tuition only; recipients must reapply each Fall and Spring semester |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2026-11-05 |
| Start date | Spring 2027 semester |
| Level | undergraduate, graduate (educator preparation) |
| Funding type | full |
| Field |
About this scholarship
A Connecticut state scholarship that helps students in approved educator-preparation programmes pay tuition, in return for teaching in Connecticut after certification.
Minimum requirements
Graduate of a Connecticut public high school or holder of a GED through a Connecticut programme; enrolled in an approved Educator Preparation Program in Connecticut and in good academic standing; agree to become an educator in Connecticut for at least three years post-graduation within a five-year window; obtain Initial Educator Certification within one year post-graduation and educator employment in Connecticut within one year after certification, otherwise funds may have to be repaid in whole or part
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027: Graduate of a Connecticut public high school or holder of a GED through a Connecticut programme.
- Apply through the official application route for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 (portal.ct.gov); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027: 2026-11-05.
- Budget Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 on the funding stated on the record: Up to $5,000 per semester, up to $10,000 per academic year, for tuition only. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 (United States (Connecticut); undergraduate, graduate (educator preparation)): work back from the 2026-11-05 deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 first: enrolled in an approved Educator Preparation Program in Connecticut and in good academic standing; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 on Up to $5,000 per semester, up to $10,000 per academic year, for tuition only; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Connecticut Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program — Spring 2027 (09 Education), connect your school results and activities directly to the subject of this award, and use the personal statement to explain why this institution and field, not just why you need funding.
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, Connecticut, educator preparation, tuition