Memphis Teacher Residency

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MTR offers three programs to recruit, train and support effective teachers. Please review the eligibility requirements below to see which program is the best fit for you. Our applications have technically closed, but we're keeping them open for Jubilee Conference attendees only until February 16th. Reach out to Caroline O'Hare with questions (caroline@memphistr.org).

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Eligibility Requirements

Please review the eligibility requirements for each program before starting an application.

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Residency

An undergraduate college degree or anticipated graduation prior to the start of the residency year
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
US citizenship or permanent residency

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Literacy Fellowship

College Sophomores and Juniors
Able to work the entire camp term onsite in Memphis, TN (May 31 – June 27, 2026)
US citizenship or permanent residency
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

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STEM Fellowship

STEM or STEM education major/minor
College Sophomores and Juniors
Persons of Color
Able to work the entire camp term onsite in Memphis, TN (May 31 – June 27, 2026)
US citizenship or permanent residency
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

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