NC Teaching Fellows

Future teachers, this one’s for you! 🍎 The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program provides up to $10,000 a year in forgivable loans for students who commit to teaching in a NC public school after graduation. Apply now at ncteachingfellows.org! Deadline is January 31, 2026.

Want to teach in a community that truly needs you? @uncpembroke is covering full costs for aspiring STEM teachers committed to high-need rural districts in NC. That's the same mission driving NC Teaching Fellows — and we're proud to see it grow! ➡️ ow.ly/5US450Z17bL #NCed

A record number of 522 aspiring educators will join the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program for 2026–27, the program’s largest cohort since its return in 2018. ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/cv6Y50YVKXE @NCTF_Program #NCHigherEd #NCed

Big news! The NC Teaching Fellows program is welcoming a record 522 new Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year — the largest incoming cohort since the program was reinstated, with students joining from 77 North Carolina counties and 11 states! Read More: ow.ly/bfFv50YVMtS

🚨 2026 NCTF Applicants! 🚨 Check your emails for awards decisions for the #NCTF2026 cohort!

Encouraging news for NC classrooms 👇 @EastCarolina welcomed 938 new education students in 2025 — a positive sign as North Carolina continues working to strengthen the teacher pipeline. How ECU is recruiting more future teachers: ow.ly/bXgW50YyiHL #NCed #NCHigherEd

UNC-Chapel Hill (@UNC) is relaunching its Bachelor of Arts in Education in elementary education program to equip the next generation of teachers for success in NC classrooms. How this program prepares graduates for careers in classrooms and beyond ➡️ ow.ly/cc3850Yj0y8 #NCed

What a great day for @NCTF_Program campus directors visiting @unccharlotte today! Thank you to all the Niners and the @CLT_COED! Go Niners and Go Teaching! #TeachNC

🚨 APPLICATION CLOSES SOON! 🚨 The NC Teaching Fellows program provides up to $10,000 a year in forgivable loans for students who commit to teaching elementary education, special education, or a STEM field in a North Carolina public school. Apply by 1/31! ncteachingfellows.org

🚨 There's still time to apply for the NC Teaching Fellows program! 🚨 Study at one of ten leading NC universities, receive up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans, join a statewide network of educators, and more! Apply by 1/31 at NCTeachingFellows.org! #NCTeachingFellows

Want to teach in NC? The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program provides forgivable loans, mentorship, professional development, and a statewide support system for students who commit to teaching in a NC public school after graduation! Apply by 1/31 at NCTeachingFellows.org!

Calling all future teachers! Did you know that the @NCTF_Program provides up to $10,000 per year in forgivable loans for students who commit to teaching in a NC public school after graduation? 🎓 Learn more and apply by January 31: ow.ly/ILLM50Y03zp #NCed #NCTeachingFellows

Want to teach in NC? The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program provides up to $10,000 per year in forgivable loans for students who commit to teaching in a NC public school after graduation! 🎓 Apply by January 31 at NCTeachingFellows.org. #NCTeachingFellows #NCed

BIG NEWS🎊: With approval from the @UNC Office of the Provost and the @unccollege Administrative Board, the School will relaunch the Bachelor of Arts in Education in Elementary Education program, offering its first classes in fall 2026. ➡️ ed.unc.edu/news/elementary

App State NC Teaching Fellows closed out a semester of growth and connection! District visits ✅ Alumni networking ✅ Collaboration with partner institutions ✅ Building strong foundations for future educator-leaders!

The NC Teaching Fellows Application is now open! Change Lives. Impact Future Generations. Apply to join a Legacy of Leaders in NC! Please spread the word for our Statewide NCTF virtual info sessions and application info/ links! ncteachingfellows.org #TeachNC

🚨 Calling all future teachers in elementary, STEM, or special education! The NC Teaching Fellows application is LIVE for the 2026-2027 academic year! 🚨 Apply by November 1st to be included in the early-action window! Get more information at ncteachingfellows.org #TeachNC

A big thank you to @UNCSchoolofEd for hosting the 1st NCTF Campus Directors Site Visit for the 25-26 year! Exciting to see and hear the great things happening in Chapel Hill to educate and prepare future teachers in NC! #TeachNC #NCTFProgram

Thank you to all of our NC teachers and a special shoutout to all of our NC Teaching Fellows past, present, and future! Thank you for your commitment in serving students and communities across North Carolina! #TeachNC #NCTF

The NC Teaching Fellows Program is excited to announce Crystal Espey as the new NCTF Assistant Director! Crystal has led @ncstateTF and will now lead various program activities working with campus directors at our 10 partner institutions! Welcome Crystal!#TeachNC #NCTF