TeachMN is dedicated to building a teacher workforce that reflects the unique backgrounds of Minnesota students and communities. To do that, we need talented teachers from all backgrounds, including our Indigenous community.
TeachMN can help you find a teaching pathway and an educator community to support you on your journey to become a teacher.
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Augsburg University Thrive Program
Learn MoreConsidering Augsburg University? Check out Augsburg’s Thrive program! Thrive supports all students working toward a K–12 teaching license. This program offers mentorship, health and wellness support and personalized counseling to help you transition smoothly into your studies and build a strong foundation for your future teaching career.
Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color & American Indian Teachers
Learn MoreThe Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers in Minnesota, unites individuals, organizations and communities throughout the state. The Coalition creates affinity spaces and gatherings, advocates for policy changes, and raises awareness about the importance of diverse classroom teachers.
Education Minnesota
Learn MoreMade up of over 470 local unions, Education Minnesota advocates for educators statewide. In addition to their policy work, Education Minnesota supports preservice and current teachers with workshops, networking opportunities, connections with affinity groups—such as American Indian Education Professionals—and more.
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Licensing Program
Learn MoreEarn your bachelor’s degree and elementary education teaching license through FDLTCC. This program interweaves Anishinaabe knowledge, values, and traditions with state curriculum. You’ll get hands-on practice and instructor support, and build close connections with other students. You can also start with a two-year associate degree to make sure it’s a good fit!
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American Indian College Fund
Learn MoreThe American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities or nonprofit, accredited schools. Awards are usually between $2,000 and $3,000.
American Indian Scholarship | DAR
Learn MoreThis scholarship is awarded to Native American college and technical students with financial need. You must have a GPA of at least 3.25 and be a member of a state or federally recognized tribe. The award is $4,000 and more than one award may be given each year.
American Indian Services Scholarship
Learn MoreThe AIS Scholarship program provides undergraduate Native American students with financial support to attend college, maintain enrollment and graduate. Scholarship awards cover up to one half of tuition and are based on need.
Cobell Scholarship
Learn MoreThe Cobell Scholarship’s mission is to support American Indian and Alaska Native student success. Since its beginning, this scholarship has supported over 4,000 students with more than $35,000,000 to attend over 400 colleges and universities worldwide.
Native Forward Scholars Fund
Learn MoreThe Native Forward Scholars Fund supports American Indians and Alaska Natives in obtaining undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The Scholarship Finder features scholarship opportunities for all education levels.
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