Scholarships & Loans

Scholarships and Loans

Last Updated on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 11:02 AM

In conjunction with Kentucky's state-supported institutions of higher education, Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention provides eligible in-state students scholarships of up to $5,000 per year towards initial teacher certification. There is a service component (in-kind service to state public school settings for the number of semesters/years funds are accepted) to help increase the number of educators available to teach in Kentucky's Schools.

For additional school financial assistance contact the "The Student Loan People".

Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship
Welcome future educators! Kentucky needs you! Purpose: The minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship was authorized in 1992 by the Kentucky General Assembly to address the critical shortage of minority teachers especially in the areas of mathematics and science in Kentucky. The scholarship is a competitive and renewable award to be ... More

Minority Educator and Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Common Concerns and Questions
During the repayment of scholarship funds you may need to temporarily postpone or reduce your payments under certain circumstances. You may do this by requesting a deferment from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.

For more information contact:

Natasha Murray
500 Mero Street, 17th floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-1479

Natasha.Murray@education.ky.gov

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Kentucky Department of Education

Scholarships and Loans