# Inspired to Teach

> Up to $25,500 from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/inspired-to-teach
- Provider: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (State)
- Award: Up to $25,500, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ok
- Official page: https://okhighered.org/otc/inspired-to-teach/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Inspired to Teach program, administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, supports students pursuing careers in education. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from high school, completed a homeschool program, or earned a GED. Candidates must enroll full-time in an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program or an approved community college articulation program. Recipients must commit to teaching in an Oklahoma public PK-12 school for at least five consecutive years after they graduate. This renewable award provides up to $25,500 in total benefits. To apply, students should complete the program application, and while the program does not explicitly require the FAFSA, completing the federal form is standard practice to establish financial aid eligibility. See the official page for current dates and deadlines.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: OK
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Must graduate from high school, homeschool, or earn a GED. Must enroll full-time in an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program or an approved community college articulation program. Must agree to teach in an Oklahoma public PK-12 school for at least five consecutive years after graduation.

## How to apply

Eligible students can apply online by clicking the application link on the program webpage and must coordinate with their campus program coordinator.

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