Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship For Aspiring Teachers of Color
Purpose
The Woodrow Wilson- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship aims to increase the number of teachers from underrepresented communities in American public education, and to develop a leadership corps of teachers which will serve over the long-term as an agent for positive change in the schools. Fellows receive up to $30,000 for master's degree and teacher certification programs. They receive support and mentoring through their graduate programs and during their three-year teaching commitment in underserved urban or rural schools.
Programs Funded
Fellows receive up to $30,000 for master's degree and teacher certification programs. They receive support and mentoring through their graduate programs and during their three-year teaching commitment in underserved urban or rural schools.
Eligibility
Pomona College is one of a select list of U.S. institutions invited to participate in this program. Candidates must be seniors from underrepresented groups who plan to earn a master's degree and teaching credential to prepare for K-12 public school teaching. Majors in any field are eligible.
Selection Criteria
Fellows are selected on the basis of qualities and achievements that indicate potential to become excellent teachers. These include: general academic performance; writing and oral communications skills; and evidence of commitment to public service through volunteer work, preferably in activities serving young people.
Application/Nomination Process
The national deadline is October 30, so Pomona's internal deadline is expected to be in late September. Pomona College nominates up to three seniors, all of whom are interviewed in November-December. Awards are announced in the spring.
Advisor
Ray Buriel
Lincoln 2103 x72249