Education Fellows Program

The Fellowship Advantage

The Education Fellows Program provides an integrated academic and experiential opportunity for students who demonstrate exemplary potential and a desire to impact the education profession. The four-year experience focuses on the themes of connection, engagement, challenge and leadership. The program supports students as they work together in common courses to co-design innovative solutions to educational challenges that are manifested in schools and communities. Opportunities for undergraduate research, professional development, and mentorship from faculty and experts within the field are key components of the Education Fellows Program.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Successful applicants to the Education Fellows Program will have a declared major or licensure area in the Stout School of Education and have a passion for education. Previous work with children or youth, club and organization leadership, educational shadowing or other related experience will be an advantage for applicants. The program is highly selective and is limited to the top 25 education students in each entering class.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Education Fellows will receive a $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Fellows must meet GPA and professionalism requirements to be awarded continuation of their fellowship into the next academic year.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for membership into the Education Fellows Program, you must first submit your High Point University undergraduate admissions application. Then, please complete your Education Fellows application through your PantherPage. You may apply to multiple programs, but students are only offered admission into one program.

PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15

FINAL DEADLINE: MARCH 1

STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION FELLOWS PROGRAM HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

TO:

n Take select education courses as a cohort

n Participate in special fellows-only seminars

n Provide service to local schools and the community

n Develop as content creators and pedagogical experts

n Travel to unique educational models within the Southeast

n Opportunities for mentorship with educators

MAJORS IN THE STOUT SCHOOL OF EDUCATION:

n Elementary Education

n Health & PE

n Middle Grades Education

n Special Education

LICENSURE AREAS:

n Biology

n Comprehensive Science English

n Mathematics

n Social Studies

n Spanish