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FAQ - Eligibility and Who We're Looking For
- Who is eligible to apply to Teach For America?
- What qualities do strong candidates express?
- Do you only accept graduating college seniors?
- I've already served as an AmeriCorps member for one or two years. Am I eligible for Teach For America? Am I eligible for additional educational awards?
Who is eligible to apply to Teach For America?
In order to apply to Teach For America, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the first day of summer institute, you must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.50, and you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Teach For America accepts applicants from all academic majors, programs, and professional backgrounds and experiences. A degree or coursework in education, however, is not required and has no bearing on a candidate's chances of admission.
Read more about Teach For America's eligibility requirements.
For international students:
On a limited, trial-run basis, Teach For America will accept applications from foreign citizens with a math or science background and currently attending a U.S. college or university on an F-1 visa.
Read more about Teach For America’s International Students Pilot Program.
What qualities do strong candidates possess?
We seek individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings.
Read more about who we're looking for.
Learn more about the 2008 corps.
Read about diversity in the corps.
Do you only accept graduating college seniors?
No. A candidate’s age has no bearing on admissions decisions. Our corps members include outstanding leaders of all ages and experiences, and we encourage anyone who meets our eligibility requirements to apply.
In addition to recruiting graduating seniors on college campuses, we actively recruit working professionals in the public and private sectors, as well as students currently enrolled in graduate programs.
I’ve already served as an AmeriCorps member for one or two years. Am I eligible for Teach For America? Am I eligible for additional education awards?
Yes, you are still eligible to apply. However, your AmeriCorps experience may impact your ability to receive additional education awards. AmeriCorps members are only eligible to earn up to two education award vouchers in a lifetime.
