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Scholarship Opportunity FAQ

Thanks to a generous donation from the Sathya Educare Foundation, NJCTL is pleased to offer a limited number of competitive scholarships for these two new master's degrees:  

 

Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Computer Science

 

Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Elementary Mathematics

 

  • WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP?
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  • This competitive scholarship supports teachers who would like to expand their knowledge, skills, and professional credentials in these two key STEM subjects.
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  • Click here for information about the MSTL Computer Science program.
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  • Click here for information about the MSTL Elementary Mathematics program.
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  • WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
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  • Applications must be received no later than midnight May 22, 2023.
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  • HOW MUCH IS THE SCHOLARSHIP WORTH?
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  • Each scholarship covers 1/3 of the NJCTL tution.
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  • Teachers completing a program receive a Master of Science in Teaching and Learning from NJCTL, a duly authorized NJ Institution of Higher Education.
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  • CAN I EARN GRADUATE CREDIT?
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  • Teachers earn 32 graduate credits for the MSTL Computer Science and 30 graduate credits for the MSTL Elementary Mathematics. 
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  • NJCTL is a duly authorized NJ Institution of Higher Education on track to accreditation by an accreditor recognized by the USED.
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  • For those who need graduate credits from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the USED click here for more information.    
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  • WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
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  • All current teachers.
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  • I WOULD LIKE TO GET STARTED IN A PROGRAM RIGHT AWAY. AM I STILL ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?
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  • Yes. Tution paid for courses after April 1, 2023 will be eligible for the scholarship discount.
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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO APPLY?
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  • There is no charge to apply.
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  • HOW DO I APPLY?
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  • Please complete the following requirements:
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  • 1. Submit an application at www.njctl.org/apply/
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  • 2. Submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the question: “Why do you want to earn this Master of Science in Teaching and Learning degree?”
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  • 3. Submit a Letter of Recommendation from your principal or supervisor explaining why you would be a good candidate.
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  • 4. Submit a letter from your principal committing to schedule you to teach at least one section of the following applicable course(s), based on your selected program, for the duration of the 2023-24 school year:
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    •      ○ Elementary Mathematics: at least one section of PMI Elementary Mathematics
    •      ○ Computer Science: at least one section of PSI Computer Science
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  • 5. Submit a signed program scholarship agreement.
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  • 6. Sign and submit the teacher/administrator video release.
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  • 7. Apply for the scholarship and upload your files here.
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