The big news? The Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship applications are now open! Up to $25,000 per individual each year. A total of $7.5 million will be available for candidates enrolled in undergraduate or post-baccalaureate Initial license programs. Candidates enrolled at a state university or UMass campus can apply via their MassAid Student Portal.
Looking for additional aid programs? Applications, eligibility requirements and deadlines are posted on the Office of Student Financial Assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. A full list of state financial aid programs is available there.
The MTA has a running list of programs that may help educators complete a bachelor’s degree, fund a licensure program or complete the requirements for a related license or credential. Check back for updates and let us know if we should add a program to the list.
Financial Assistance Programs for Educators
Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship
- Up to $25,000 per year in scholarship funds.
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate educator preparation program.
- Commit to four years of employment in a Massachusetts public school district.
- October 1, 2023 application deadline.
Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program
- Up to $7.500 per academic year
- Currently employed as a paraprofessional in a Massachusetts public school
- Enrolled in approved teacher preparation program at a public or private institution
- Commit to teaching in a Massachusetts public school for up to four years
- August 1, 2023, application deadline. Apply via MassAid Student Portal
Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program
- Scholarship award up to $4,500 per semester
- Employed as an educator or provider in an early education and care program or out of school time program that is licensed or authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
- Have an active ECE Professional Qualifications Registry Number
- Enrolled in a full- or part-time program such as:
- Undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Child Care Administration or fields that directly name early child development and its specific areas of inquiry
- Graduate programs in the same areas plus Early Childhood Research, Policy and Practice, Education Entrepreneurship or Learning Sciences
- Commit to employment in the early childhood field in Massachusetts for up to four years
- August 1, 2023, application deadline. Apply via MassAid Student Portal
Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program
- Scholarship award up to $6,500 per year
- Enrolled full time or part time in a bachelor’s degree program at a public or independent institution
- Major in education, science, technology, engineering, math or health professions
- October 1, 2023, application deadline. Apply via MassAid Student Portal
Incentive Program for Aspiring Teachers Tuition Waiver
- Tuition waiver according to current value by campus.
- Enrolled in an approved undergraduate educator preparation program
- Commit to teaching for two years in a public school in the Commonwealth upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Deadline not posted – contact your financial aid office or the DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070
- Grant awards from $200 to $1,100
- Enrolled part time in an eligible public or private undergraduate program or certificate program
- Deadline not posted – contact your financial aid office or the DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070