“It’s important to have someone you can look up to in your own culture and background.” —Sue Vang,
former MTDP student

“It's important just hearing other students’ perspectives. It was nice to have another reference point.” —Nils Heymann,
MTDP alumnus

We'll show you what it takes to be a great teacher. And help you get there. When you walk into a classroom as a teacher, you have the power to change people’s lives. Change them by sharing your experiences, your perspective, your knowledge. That not only fosters learning, it creates a new sense of real understanding.

The Multicultural Teacher Development Project (MTDP) can help you make that difference. That’s because the Multicultural Teacher Development Project was designed to prepare students of culturally diverse backgrounds to be exceptional teachers.

You’ll be more than a teacher. You’ll be a role model.

By virtue of your heritage, you’ll be bringing an important cultural aspect to the classroom. One that offers unique perspectives and innate common ground which can add both inspiration and understanding to your education process. The Multicultural Teacher Development Project strives to foster your own strengths and life experiences, helping to cultivate your own special teaching skills and style. So you’ll be fully equipped to stand as an example, providing your unique brand of knowledge and wisdom to students in the coming years.

An MTDP scholarship can help get you with the program. And keep you there.

As a participant in the Multicultural Teacher Development Project through the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development, you’ll have access to a scholarship fund awarded to students of color enrolled full-time in a master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure program. This includes a one-time scholarship award of up to $5,000.

Mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and a soft place to land.

As a student in the Multicultural Teacher Development Project, you’ll never feel alone. That’s because you’ll have a personal mentor to offer support, help you meet other students with same interests, offer networking, help create a sense of community, and, most importantly, offer a listening ear whenever you need advice. It’s all a part of what makes MTDP the perfect place to realize your education hopes and dreams.

The University of Minnesota offers more opportunity, more resources, and more ways to get ahead.

When you become a part of the University of Minnesota, you become privy to a world of resources and opportunities unparalleled in the academic world. Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, it’s among the premier universities in the country. The University also offers the environment and status of a Research One university. A place where standards are created, not just followed. A place where options and innovation go hand in hand. A place designed for students to thrive, achieve, and experience a world-class education. In short, the perfect place to prepare you as a successful educator.

Eligibility

To be considered for funding, applicants must:

• Submit a completed scholarship application by the deadline
• Be officially admitted into a licensure program within the College of Education and Human Development for the current academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to education and/or related issues through participation in civic, social, and community service activities
• Agree to actively participate in MTDP development activities (typically two-hour monthly meetings/seminars)

Apply today

Applicants must submit the following items:

• A completed CEHD M.Ed. Academic Scholarships Application [.pdf]
• A typed or word-processed list of education-related experiences during the past five years demonstrating a commitment to education through service to community-based civic and/or social organizations. Describe the purpose, objective, and size of each organization and your level of participation.
• A two-page essay, typed or word-processed and double-spaced. Essay details are included in the scholarship application packet.
• For more information, contact:

March 2006