The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is awarded annually to undergraduate and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) students at Trinity University.  Undergraduate rising juniors and seniors can earn up to $8,000 while MAT students can earn up to $10,000 for the one-year program.

 

The Best and Brightest

Through the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers, Trinity University aims to enroll the best and brightest leaders who are passionate about teaching and learning.

Trinity University and the Department of Education are proud and honored to participate in the Charles Butt Scholars program for future teachers. In addition to a scholarship, the program provides mentorship, professional development, networking, career support, program support, and connections with scholars across the state of Texas. 

Apply for the Charles Butt Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in or applying to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Trinity University as a rising undergraduate junior or senior or entering MAT graduate student
  • Demonstrate a strong academic record and leadership skills
  • Commit to teaching in the Texas public school system in either a Title I school OR in a shortage subject area (math, science, bilingual education, or special education
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Preferred:  Texas resident of at least three years

*We encourage applicants to look into the knowledge, skills, and values that are important to the Charles Butt Scholars program and its scholars. We will help the program make its scholar decisions by reviewing applications and providing student recommendations.

Application Timeline

October   Applications Open 
February  Applications Close 
February  Finalists recommended for scholarships
MarchScholarship interviews held by the Charles Butt Scholars organization
AprilScholarships awarded by the Charles Butt Scholars organization

 

For more information, visit the Trinity University Charles Butt Scholars website as well as the official Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers website.

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