If you plan to pursue a teaching career, like to write, and can use an extra $1,000, this is the ideal scholarship to apply to! Zippia’s Teacher Dream Job Scholarship is awarded to the aspiring teacher who best responds to the essay prompt about their teaching hopes and dreams, and how they plan to attain them.

Who is eligible to apply for the Zippia’s Teacher Dream Job Scholarship?

This scholarship is open to any college, university, associates program, junior college, vocational school, or high school students living in the United States.

How do I apply for this scholarship?

This is a skill-based essay scholarship contest. Since winners are selected on the strength of their essays, your essay needs to set you apart. Give yourself plenty of time to make the real “you” come to life as you “show” your passion for teaching. Here is the prompt for this year:

Tell us in 500 words or less, why you want to be a teacher. Describe your dream job to us and tell us WHY this is your dream job. Consider the following in your essay:

• Why is teaching your dream job?
• What are you doing to reach your dream job goal?

The winning essay will appear on the company website because Zippia want “everyone to be inspired by your vision!”

To submit, simply your essay in the body of an email (no attachments) to [email protected] with the subject line: “My Teacher Dream Job Scholarship Contest Entry”.

How much is this scholarship worth?

The Zippia Scholarship is worth $1,000.

When is the application deadline to apply for the Zippia Scholarship?

The deadline to apply for the Zippia Scholarship is December 31, 2021. Zippia will notify each winner through email or other messaging methods between January 1 and January 31, 2022. Not a bad way to start the new year!

Click here for the official list of rules for entering.

Best of luck, future teachers!