Program Overview

Introduction to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at East Carolina University is a transformative journey for aspiring educators, offering up to $10,000 per year in forgivable loans. The program cultivates a community of passionate educators committed to serving in North Carolina's public schools.

Program Overview

The program provides essential training and support for licensure, with opportunities in elementary education, STEM fields, and special education. Teaching Fellows at ECU benefit from enrichment opportunities, a robust alumni network, and connections that last a lifetime.

Eligibility

The following individuals can apply for the Teaching Fellows program:

• North Carolina high school seniors
• Current ECU students changing their major to education or adding a secondary major of education
• Current ECU education majors
• Students at other community colleges or colleges in North Carolina transferring to ECU's education program
• Students with bachelor's degrees in different fields who want to pursue teacher licensure

Teaching Fellows Preparation Pathways

The program offers various preparation pathways, including:

Bachelor's Degrees

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Special Education-General Curriculum (K-12)
• Special Education-Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
• Middle Grades Mathematics and Science Education
• Secondary Mathematics Education (9-12)
• Secondary Science Education (9-12)

Residency Licensure

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Special Education-General Curriculum (K-12)
• Special Education-Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
• Middle Grades Mathematics (6-9)
• Middle Grades Science (6-9)
• Secondary Mathematics Education (9-12)
• Secondary Science Education (9-12)

Why East Carolina University?

East Carolina University has been at the forefront of educator preparation in North Carolina since 1907. As the top preparer of educators in North Carolina, ECU has served over nine million children in North Carolina schools, with alumni working in all 100 counties.

Program Features

The program features a common Education Community of Scholars residence hall for traditional on-campus freshmen, with roommate requests encouraged. The Partnership Teach community college transfer program allows for degree completion online, with a cohort-based community and regional partnerships for field experiences and internships.