Teaching Scholars

As early as your first year of college, Teaching Scholars accepted into the program are placed in Hickory-area school districts to serve as tutors, small group leaders and instructional assistants.

Program benefits for each scholar include:

  • Participation in enrichment seminars and experiences each semester
  • Involvement in service projects in urban, rural and inner-city communities
  • Opportunity to study abroad
  • Personalized advising and mentorship provided by the program director
  • May be eligible to participate in the Fritz Honors College
  • Opportunity to engage in summer experiences working with public school students and serving the local and regional communities

Upon successful completion of the program, scholars are licensed to teach anywhere in North Carolina and, in most cases, the license can be easily reciprocated to other states in the U.S. Through the program, scholars receive job placement assistance, including the provision of résumé materials to state human resource directors. 

If you wish to advance your degree, you will also have the opportunity to bridge into graduate programs offered within LR's School of Education at a significantly discounted tuition rate.

Program Overview