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Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2025
Closes: 5/1/2025

The Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program is available to Massachusetts residents who are currently employed as paraprofessionals in Massachusetts public schools and wish to become certified as full-time teachers. Undergraduate students planning to attend an eligible college or university in Massachusetts are eligible to apply. Recipients agree to teach full-time in a Massachusetts public school for a minimum of 2 years upon completing the teaching certification.

Win up to
$7,500
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Massachusetts
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Studying for a degree in education
  • Planning to attend school in Massachusetts
  • Currently employed as a paraprofessional, seeking a teaching licensure
  • U.S. citizen, FAFSAeligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MA
    Intended Area of Study
    Education
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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