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MI Future Educator Fellowship is sponsored by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Fellowship to lower costs for individuals becoming teachers in Michigan, supporting education innovation and workforce in areas like arts, literacy, and SEL.
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gov/mistudentaid "MI Student Aid") 3. Programs for Future Educators 4. MI Future Educator Fellowship The MI Future Educator Fellowship offers $10,000 scholarship to up to 2,500 future educators every year who are admitted and enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, the student must: * Complete the annual MI Future Educator Fellowship application by June 15, 2026. * File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) * Be a high school graduate. * Be admitted into an eligible Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education.
* Be working on their initial teacher certification. * Be enrolled in enough coursework to be considered enrolled full-time during the academic year, or its equivalency for individuals enrolled in an alternative certification program. * Have reached Junior grade level according to the institution’s definition.
* Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3. 0. * Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
* If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident. * This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA. * Complete a Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement, which requires that the recipient teach in Michigan in a public school or qualifying public preschool program for a specific number of years, depending on the number of years the recipient has received the MI Future Educator Fellowship.
This will be issued to applicants when the institution confirms eligibility. * The Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement must be e-signed no later than July 15, 2026. Ready to apply?
Follow these steps: * File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * Create a portal account on theMiSSG Student Portal. * Applications for 2025-26 MI Future Educator Fellowship award are currently open.
* The 2025-26 application deadline is June 15, 2026. Already applied? These are the next steps in the process: * Institutions confirm student eligibility.
* Complete Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement. The 2025/26 CTMA must be signed by July 15, 2026. * Institutions request reimbursement from the State of Michigan.
* Payments are made to institutions. MI Future Educator Fellowship Full Process Students throwing their caps at graduation. Fellowship is renewable for up to three years.
For a renewal award, students must: * Complete the annual MI Future Educator Fellowship application. * File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.
* Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3. 0. * Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
* If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident. * This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA. * Complete a Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement, which requires that the recipient teach in Michigan in a public school or qualifying public preschool program for a specific number of years, depending on the number of years the recipient has received the MI Future Educator Fellowship.
* Have participated in relevant academic and career advising programs offered by the eligible education preparation program. * Have maintained full-time continuous enrollment in an eligible EPP, as determined by the EPP, or the equivalent of full-time participation for individuals enrolled in an alternative certification program.
The timeframe since the student received _their initial_ MI Fellowship award should be used in determining full-time continuous enrollment. A teacher with her students around a table. Commitment to Teach in Michigan When a student receives this award, they agree to work in Michigan classrooms.
* If you receive one year of funding from the MI Future Educator Fellowship you agree to work as a certified teacher in a public school or public preschool program* in Michigan for three years. * If you receive two years of funding from the MI Future Educator Fellowship you agree to work as a certified teacher in a public school or public preschool program in Michigan for four years.
* If you receive three years of funding from the MI Future Educator Fellowship you agree to work as a certified teacher in a public school or public preschool program in Michigan for five years. * If you teach in a critical needs district, your service obligation is three years, regardless of the number of years you received a MI Fellowship award.
If a student does not meet this service obligation requirement and/or does not finish the teacher certification program, the fellowship converts to a 0% interest rate loan with a repayment term of 10 years, plus any deferment period as determined and approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury. All applicants who are confirmed as eligible by their institutions must sign a Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement.
Confirmed students will receive a request to e-sign this document from OneSpan, Michigan’s e-signature solution. Students are encouraged to check their junk mail or spam for this request and should sign as quickly as possible once the Confirmation of Eligibility step is completed by the institution, as all awards are subject to available funds.
The final date to sign the current year Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement is July 15, 2025. Note: A “public preschool program” is one that requires licensure from the Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start, Early Head Start, Early On, Early Childhood Special Education, Strong Beginnings, or preschool programs funded by the B-5 Preschool Development Grant.
Students may receive assistance for up to three academic years and a total of $30,000. Students may not receive funding from MI Future Educator Fellowship and Grow Your Own funds at the same time. Future awards are subject to available and approved funding.
**Participating Institutions** Michigan public degree-granting community college, public university; or Michigan private or independent, degree-granting non-profit institution who offer an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education. Awards are restricted to tuition and required fees and pay up to a maximum of $10,000 per academic year at participating institutions.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Michigan residents pursuing initial teacher certification at an eligible Educator Preparation Program, enrolled full-time, at least junior standing, minimum 3.0 GPA, must sign Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $30,000 over three years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship is a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) that funds recent Michigan high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education. Eligible students can receive up to $5,500 per year for up to five years ($27,500 total) to attend a Michigan public or private university or four-year degree program. A Community College Guarantee track provides tuition-free access to skill certificates and associate degrees, with a $1,000 bonus for Pell-eligible students. A Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship track offers up to $2,000 per year for two years for career training programs leading to industry-recognized certificates. Students must file the FAFSA by the state deadline and have a Student Aid Index of 30,000 or less.
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) that funds college tuition costs for eligible Michigan students from low-income families. TIP provides up to $11,200 over four years to help cover tuition expenses at Michigan colleges and universities. Eligibility is determined through FAFSA completion, SAT score records, and TIP eligibility rosters managed through the MiSSG Student Portal. The program is designed to remove financial barriers for low-income students and increase access to higher education across Michigan.