MTRP Scholarship Application

To Apply

Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must submit an application by March 1st.

A complete Multicultural Teacher Recruitment Program scholarship application includes:

• Application Form
• Student Involvement Resume
• One essay (700-1,000 words) outlining your thoughts on one of the following prompts:

1. The Multicultural Teacher Recruitment Program (MTRP), is dedicated to reducing the critical shortage of highly qualified teachers from diverse backgrounds. What is your understanding of the major ramifications for diverse communities if we do not address the critical teacher shortage?
2. If you were given the opportunity to develop and implement a recruitment of teachers themed project, how would you recruit professionals to enter the field of education? Explain why this is significant to you.

After submission of the Application Form below, upload your application documents (resume and essay) on our Document Upload page to complete your application.

Application Form

Scholarship Recipient Agreement

Students who receive the MTRP scholarship are to sign a Scholarship Recipient Agreement which outlines certain requirements needed to maintain eligibility and continuously benefit from the scholarship. The agreement reads as follows:

As a recipient of a scholarship from the Multicultural Teacher Recruitment Program, I agree to meet the terms below:

1. Maintain the required GPA (2.75).
2. Maintain full-time or part-time enrollment at the University of Louisville.
3. Attend 3 MTRP professional developments per semester.
4. Attend monthly one-on-one appointment.
5. Attend at least 1 recruitment event per semester.
6. Must be pursuing an initial teacher certification.