NLU ECE Scholars Program

Summer Institute

Summer Institutes are the core of the Early Childhood Education Pathway program. Scholars receive a stipend for attending the Summer Institutes. Participation in these Summer Institutes is mandatory.

First Summer: Scholars will participate in a five week program to be held at NLU's North Shore Campus. They reflect on their internship experiences in seminars facilitated by award-winning teachers. They also participate in a best practices core curriculum in early childhood education and aspects of the art and craft of teaching. Summer Institute will begin June 2010.

Second Summer: Scholars attend an intensive four week program to be held at NLU's North Shore Campus tailored to prepare for student teaching and job placement. This Summer Institute will begin July 2011.

Mentoring

In addition to mentoring during undergraduate years, the Golden Apple network of award winning teachers and colleagues provides support and professional development opportunities to Scholars as they begin their teaching careers.

Assistance with Job Placement

The Golden Apple Scholar staff provides job placement assistance through seminars & workshops, counseling, and portfolio preparation.

Financial Assistance

Each Scholar receives a scholarship loan of $5,000 per year for their junior and senior years, paid directly to NLU. This scholarship loan is contingent upon completion of a teacher preparation program, maintaining at least a 2.5 (4.0 scale) for each marking period, and fulfilling a five-year commitment to teach in an Illinois school of need within eight years of earning the bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. Twenty percent of the financial obligation will be forgiven for each year that you
teach in a school of need.

• Summer Institute stipend of $4,000.00 ($2,000 per summer) paid directly to each Scholar
• Each Scholar receives a 10% tuition scholarship (approx. $3,400)
• Total financial package of approximately $17,400 (scholarship subject to tuition rate)