Purpose
The overall purpose for the Tucson Values Teachers Educator Scholarship is to support future teachers while they are working towards their degree in education. The goal is to attract more teachers into the profession.
Applicant Eligibility
- Southern Arizona future educator residing in Pima, Santa Cruz, or Cochise counties.
- Will enroll in a two-year college (with Pre-Education courses approved for a four-year institution) or four-year university in Arizona, and major in education.
- Relatives of TVT officers, directors, or substantial contributors are eligible for scholarships. If a member of the selection committee has a direct relation to an applicant, they will recuse themselves from the committee for that year, to ensure unbiased selections.
Application Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative G. P. A.
- Enrolling in an Arizona community college or university
- Majoring in education
- Will teach in Southern Arizona for at least three years post graduation
- Application submitted before 12:00 PM, Friday, April 4, 2025
Renewable Requirements
Scholarship awardees will receive $1000 scholarship to be used for their first-year post-secondary, and renewable for three years. The requirements to be eligible for renewal consist of:
- Submitting proof of enrollment
- Submitting grade transcripts each semester
- Proof of good status at the educational institution
- Maintaining a 3.0 cumulative G. P. A.
- Commitment to teaching in Southern Arizona for a minimum of three years after receiving their degree
Failure to meet these requirements will result in nonrenewal of the scholarship.
General Scholarship Information
A scholarship is tax free (excludable from gross income) only if you are a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution and the scholarship is used for qualified education expenses.
One is a candidate for a degree if they:
Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university;
Attend an educational institution that provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;
Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.
An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it regularly carries on its educational activities.
For purposes of tax-free scholarships, qualified education expenses are expenses for:
Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution;
Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required for the courses at the eligible educational institution. These items must be required of all students in your course of instruction.