NC Teaching Fellows Program

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.

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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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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.

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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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For Brena, teaching is a calling. From teaching neighborhood kids and stuffed animals after school to crafting learning objectives as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at NC State University every step of her journey has brought her closer to her own classroom.

That journey doesn’t stop at graduation. Through individualized coaching and ongoing professional development, the NC Teaching Fellows program helps Fellows grow and thrive throughout their teaching careers.

If teaching has always been on your mind, your path could start here.

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What stands out most about Anastasia’s first year as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at East Carolina University?

Support, mentorship, and real classroom experience from day one.

Monthly seminars with experienced educators, early practicum opportunities, and a strong community of mentors have shaped Anastasia’s college experience. As she says, being a Teaching Fellow isn’t just a title. It’s a support system that follows you into every classroom.

NCTF provides Fellows with exclusive professional development, leadership seminars, and hands-on classroom experiences beginning in their first year.

If you’re a future teacher looking for community and meaningful classroom experience, this could be your next step.

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East Carolina University, we’re grateful for your partnership in preparing the next generation of educators. 💜

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