Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Scholarship Sponsored by Charles Butt Foundation
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to prospective teachers who are currently enrolled in, or plan to enter, an eligible teacher preparation program at a Charles Butt Foundation Raising Texas Teachers partner university.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in the Texas public school system in either a Title 1 or majority economically disadvantaged school or in a priority subject area (math, science, special education, or bilingual). Applicants must also exemplify the knowledge, skills, and values listed below. Preference is given to Texas residents.
Aspiring teachers can apply in the fall of any year between their senior year of high school and junior year of college, or prior to entering an eligible master’s program.
Charles Butt Scholar Knowledge, Skills, and Values
The Charles Butt Foundation evaluates all scholarship applicants on the following knowledge, skills, and values:
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Altruism
- Passion for education
- Equity-driven
- Belief in the power of teaching
- Academic achievement
- Persistence and continuous learning