NC Teaching Fellows Program

05/18/2026

Did you know there is a whole community of programs working to put passionate STEM teachers in the classrooms that need them most?

UNC Pembroke just launched a scholarship program that covers tuition, housing, meals, and more for students who want to become science and math teachers in rural, high-need communities in southeastern NC.

Sound familiar? It should — it's the same spirit that drives NC Teaching Fellows. The UNCP program is specifically designed to place teachers in high-poverty districts like Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, and Columbus counties, cultivating educators who reflect and understand the communities they serve.

If you've ever thought about making a difference in a classroom, this is your sign. Learn about what UNC Pembroke is doing — and explore how NC Teaching Fellows can help you get there too.

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UNC Pembroke is partnering with five rural North Carolina school districts to address a shortage of science and math teachers.

05/06/2026

Big news for the future of North Carolina classrooms!

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program is welcoming a record 522 new Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year — the largest incoming cohort since the program was reinstated, with students joining from 77 North Carolina counties and 11 states!

Through forgivable loans of up to $10,000 per year, Teaching Fellows helps make earning a teaching degree more affordable while preparing future educators to serve students across North Carolina. Fellows also gain mentorship, leadership development, classroom experience, and a statewide network of support.

As North Carolina continues working to strengthen the teacher pipeline, these future educators are preparing to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities across our state.

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04/10/2026

What a great visit today for our institutional partners and program at Appalachian State University and the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University!

App State’s North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program was honored to host Campus Directors from our partner institutions, along with members of the NCTF Commission. The visit offered time to reflect on the program’s impact, collaborate on strengthening North Carolina’s educator pipeline, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Teaching Fellows across the state.

A heartfelt thank you to our NCTF partner institutions, Commission members, App State NC Principal Fellows, NC Teacher Support, and alumni for your continued dedication to supporting and preparing the next generation of teacher-leaders.

NC Teaching Fellows Program
UNC School of Education
NCAT College of Education
NC State Teaching Fellows Program
UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education
Elon Teaching Fellows
ECU College of Education
Public Schools of Robeson County
Public Schools of Robeson County CTE

04/07/2026

Ernesto says being a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at East Carolina University is more than a title — it’s an opportunity to empower students in classrooms across the state. 💜

Through the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program, students can study at one of ten outstanding educator preparation programs in North Carolina, including the ECU College of Education, AND receive up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans to cover tuition, books, and fees.

If you feel called to teach, your first step could be NCTF.

Teaching Fellows: What advice would you give a future Teaching Fellow?

04/01/2026

🚨 NC Teaching Fellows Applicants! 🚨
This is not an April Fool’s joke - check your emails for award decisions!

03/27/2026

Emma’s passion for teaching started early, with a kindergarten teacher who showed her what it means to truly care for students. Now, as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at Meredith College, she’s preparing to create that same kind of supportive classroom where students feel encouraged to learn, grow, and even make mistakes.

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program is helping make her dream a reality. Teaching Fellows like Emma receive up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and fees while preparing to teach in North Carolina schools.

If teaching has always been on your mind, now is a great time to learn more about NCTF.

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Meredith College Graduate Programs in Education

03/24/2026

There’s encouraging news for the future of North Carolina classrooms!

East Carolina University, which enrolls more education students than any university in the state, welcomed 938 new College of Education students in 2025 — a positive sign as North Carolina continues working to strengthen the teacher pipeline.

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program is making that path more accessible. Through forgivable loans of up to $5,000 per semester, NCTF reduces the cost of earning a teaching degree while preparing students to lead in classrooms across the state.

Beyond financial support, Teaching Fellows gain early classroom experience, mentorship, and a strong community of peers — all designed to prepare confident, career-ready educators for North Carolina schools.

How ECU is recruiting the next generation of teachers:

East Carolina University saw an increase in the number of students pursuing teaching degrees last year at a time when an overall decline was seen in educator preparation program enrollment

03/20/2026

For Jaydelyn, the most meaningful part of being a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at Appalachian State University has been the people she’s met along the way.

From passionate future educators in her cohort to program leaders who are always ready to help, she’s found a community that supports her both as a student and as a future teacher. Through mentoring other Fellows and building friendships within the program, Jaydelyn has discovered just how powerful community can be.

North Carolina Teaching Fellows connect with peers and alumni who share their calling to teach. Through workshops, networking, mentoring, and shared experiences, Fellows become part of a statewide community built on collaboration and lifelong support.

Thinking about teaching in North Carolina? You don’t have to do it alone.

Teaching Fellows: What do you love most about NCTF?

Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University

03/14/2026

Congratulations to UNC Charlotte and NC Teaching Fellows alumna Molly Todd on this outstanding honor! UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

Congratulations to the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year, Molly Todd of Wake County Schools!

03/13/2026

Alieta believes every student should feel supported in the classroom. That’s what led her to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program at UNC Pembroke. 🖤

After spending most of her life in NC schools, she's ready to make an impact close to home. For her, teaching is a chance to show up for students, help them grow, and make sure they feel supported both academically and personally.

Through the NC Teaching Fellows program, students like Alieta prepare for that responsibility at one of ten outstanding educator preparation programs across the state. Fellows study at partner universities that are nationally recognized for developing excellent, career-ready teachers.

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