MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) – Rural schools statewide are experiencing teacher shortages. The University of Montevallo is offering a Rural Recruitment Scholarship to prepare students to teach in rural schools.
UM’s College of Education and Human Development is committed to increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in rural public schools.
“Although Alabama is experiencing a statewide teacher shortage, vacancies disproportionately impact rural schools,” said Dr. Courtney C. Bentley, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The College of Education and Human Development is extremely grateful for these generous funds that will help us prepare highly qualified teachers to serve students in these rural communities.”
The Rural Recruitment Scholarship is $2,500 for one calendar year, $5,000 for two years and $10,000 for three years.
To be eligible for the scholarship, UM students must be unconditionally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. UM graduate students eligible for the scholarship must be seeking an Alternative Master’s Degree. Full award recipients are also required to participate in community service.
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