FAQ

The scholarship is up to $10,000 per academic year and scholars can receive it for a maximum of two years for a total amount of $20,000. Scholarship recipients are required to work in an Alabama P-12 public school for two years for every year they receive the scholarship.  

While participating in the program the Legacy Teacher Scholarship covers tuition and fees (up to $10,000 per year with a total of $20,000 for two years), required textbook reimbursement, passed Praxis II reimbursement, and edTPA voucher. We will also cover professional development and annual association fees. 

Yes, we offer mentoring, monthly seminars, additional support, and volunteer opportunities. 

Students in an approved Alabama A&M University education preparation program that leads to a class B or A certification. Scholarship recipients must be at least a junior, senior, or graduate student in the semester and year of the scholarship award, maintain GPA requirements, and commit to be an educator in Alabama P-12 public schools. 

All students who are interested in the Legacy Teacher Scholarship must complete an electronic application and upload required documents. The required documents are a personal essay, two letters of recommendation signed by the author, and proof of GPA. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Dr. Larry Collier at larry.collier@aamu.edu or call (256) 372-1094. 

We accept Legacy Teacher Scholarship applications on a rolling basis. The Legacy Teacher Scholarship team reviews applications as they are submitted.  

All applicants will be notified via email of the Legacy Teacher Scholarship Team’s decision.  

All scholarship recipients are required to work for two years in an Alabama P-12 public school for every one year they receive the scholarship. This is a maximum of four years. The Legacy Teacher Scholarship team tracks employment verification each year after graduation.  

Yes, you are still eligible for the scholarship if you meet all the scholarship requirements and will be on internship. There will be a one-year service requirement.  

The Legacy Teacher Scholarship is a forgivable loan. The loan is forgiven once the scholarship recipient completes their service requirement. If the student no longer wishes to become a teacher or does not work then they are required to pay back the scholarship.