Jordan Education Foundation Teacher Recruitment Scholarship

Jordan School District's education foundation, serving the South Jordan, West Jordan, and Sandy area of Salt Lake County, helps graduating seniors from underrepresented backgrounds become teachers. The award starts with roughly $3,500 a year in tuition waivers at Salt Lake Community College, then continues with up to $3,000 a year for two more years at the University of Utah College of Education, plus possible help with fees, books, and supplies, as funding allows. In exchange, recipients agree to return and teach in Jordan School District after finishing their degree.

Eligibility

Fields of studyEducation

DemographicsOpen to graduating seniors in Jordan School District who represent an ethnically diverse or underrepresented population and plan to major in Education; a 2.5 GPA or higher is required.

Applying

About $3,500/year in SLCC tuition waivers, then up to $3,000/year for up to two years at the University of Utah College of Education, funding permitting.