| The Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) program at the University of Mississippi provides training and licensure for non-education majors who wish to teach grades 7-12. Main benefits: π Full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Mississippi (covers all tuition, books, and fees) π Job placement in a Mississippi public school with full salary and benefits from the school district π Class A teaching license in Mississippi π Summer stipend to help cover moving and incidental expenses π Free on-campus housing during the summer training program π Mentoring and support from the MTC administration, second-year teachers, and alumni For the 2026 application cycle, our application deadlines are: β November 15th: Early acceptance (decision sent by January 1st) β February 15th: Preferred deadline β April 15th: Final deadline If your students would like to learn more about MTC please have them email mtc@olemiss.edu and/or visit the Mississippi Teacher Corps website. |
Mississippi Teacher Corps Program 2026