The Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan is a program for aspiring educators who have the determination and drive to be outstanding teachers in Michigan Pre-K-12th grade schools. We support and prepare future teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
Scholarship Details
- Provides up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development through Golden Apple Scholar Institutes during the undergraduate experience
- Offers hands-on instruction from outstanding Michigan teachers
- Provides opportunities to gain teaching and leadership experience in local communities
- Includes academic and social-emotional support
- Offers mentoring from experienced teaching faculty
- Provides job placement assistance
- Recipients commit to teaching for five years in a Michigan school of need within seven years of graduation
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Michigan high school senior graduating in the coming spring or a current Michigan college freshman or sophomore
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
- Must demonstrate strong academic performance
- Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA while participating in the program
- Must participate in Golden Apple Scholar Institutes
- Must comply with the Scholars Code of Conduct
- Must earn a bachelor's degree in education from a Michigan university
- Must obtain a Michigan teaching license
- Must commit to teaching for five years in a Michigan school of need within seven years of graduation
Application Process
- Complete the online Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan application, including the required personal statements.
- Upload official or unofficial academic transcripts.
- Optionally submit ACT or SAT scores. Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the program.
- Participate in prospective Scholar interviews as part of the selection process.
- Priority application deadline is December 1st
- Final application deadline is March 1st
The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan prepares future educators through practical teaching experience, professional development, and ongoing mentorship. If you are a current Michigan high school senior or college freshman or sophomore who wants to be a Michigan Pre-K-12 teacher when you graduate from college, please apply today.
