Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program Scholarship Application 2024-2025
The Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program (MITTP) prepares American Indian students who are pursuing a degree or certification in field of education. MITTP provides grants and student support for American Indian students. MITTP is available through MN statute 122A.63, subd. 1, which states, “A grant program is established to assist American Indian people to become teachers and to provide additional education for American Indian teachers.”
 
Please read the following information to ensure you are eligible to submit an application for the MITTP scholarship:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Must be American Indian and have tribal enrollment or be able to prove first or second generation (parent or grandparent is enrolled) descendant status 
  • Admitted to as an Augsburg University Undergraduate Day student, an Adult Undergraduate student, or Graduate student.
  • Must be pursuing Elementary Education, Special Education, or Secondary Education major as an undergraduate or a Master’s in Education or Teaching as a Graduate student.
  • Must have a GPA of 2.0
  • Must complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA
  • Must have financial needs that remain unmet after applying for federal and state financial aid and American Indian scholarships (i.e. Minnesota Indian Scholarship, tribal scholarships)
The priority deadline to apply for funding for the 2024-2025 academic year is July 12, 2024. We will still review applications on a rolling basis after that date. However it is first come first served so we cannot guarantee funding after the priority deadline.

If you need assistance with the application, please contact American Indian Student Services at 612-330-1144 or via email at aiss@augsburg.edu .
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General Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Date of Birth *
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Primary Address *
City *
State *
Zip code *
Phone number *
Augsburg Email *
Are you... *
Semesters attending for  the 2024-2025 school year (either part-time or full-time) *
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Have you submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA application yet? Please note your application cannot be considered until you have this requirement complete. *
Tribal Information

All applicants either must be enrolled, first generation descendent (parent is enrolled), or second generation descendant (grandparent is enrolled) of a tribally enrolled citizen. This includes federally recognized tribes, state recognized tribes, and Alaskan Native. 


Please indicate the individual with tribal membership below *
Enrolled member's name *
Tribal enrollment number *
Provide the name and address of the tribe or band maintaining enrollment data for the above cited member. *
Current Education Information
Are you currently an undergraduate or graduate student at Augsburg University? *
Field of Study (Check all that apply) *
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Are you working toward licensure? *
Cumulative GPA *
Anticipated Semester of Graduation i.e. Spring 2024 *
Current School Related Employment
Are you currently employed at a school?  *
What is your current position? 
Name of the school district, charter, or tribal school
How did you learn about MITTP? *
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I hereby attest that the information I’ve provided within the Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Program (MITTP) scholarship application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any information deemed false will eliminate my application from consideration, and may render me ineligible for future MITTP funding opportunities. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee funding. By selecting "I agree", I am acknowledging this statement.
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