Program Overview

Introduction to the Black Belt Teacher Corps Teach for Alabama Scholarship Program

The Black Belt Teacher Corps Teach for Alabama scholarship program was created to address teacher shortages in Alabama's Black Belt region, rural Alabama areas, and Alabama high-needs public school districts.

Program Overview

The Black Belt Teacher Corps Teach for Alabama program enhances teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention in the field of education by offering:

• Tuition scholarships to the College of Education
• Leadership and service training
• Mentoring for scholars as they enter the teaching profession

Program Commitment

Scholars commit to teaching in public schools in the Black Belt Region, rural areas, or high-need Alabama school districts for up to three (3) years after graduation.

Program Details

The program aims to improve teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention in the field of education, with a focus on the Black Belt region, rural areas, and high-needs public school districts in Alabama.