UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University’s educator-preparation program says it is addressing the growing teacher shortage “through major financial incentives to enroll.”
Ten full-tuition scholarships are available for Utica University’s Transitional B Apprenticeship Teacher Preparation online master’s degree program for those who enroll in the spring 2026 semester, per an announcement on the school’s website.
The Transitional B Apprenticeship Teacher Preparation Program is described as an “accelerated certification pathway” for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in the subject they wish to teach to become full-time, transitionally certified teachers in less than a year. Students would then complete the remainder of their program while teaching, Utica University said.
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The scholarship funding is available through a $1.2 million New York State Education workforce-development grant through the New York State Department of Labor. Utica University was one of a select number of institutions who received the award in 2024, the school noted.
In addition to covering 100 percent of tuition and fees, scholarship awards include a stipend. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive review process and are limited to New York state residents.
Preferred consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are interested in teaching within the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES District.
Certification subject areas include special education, technology (Pre-K-Grade 12), math, English, the sciences, social studies, and world languages (grades 7-12).
The deadline for scholarship applications is Nov. 1, but candidates are encouraged to apply for the program as soon as possible. For more information, including admissions and scholarship eligibility requirements, email: education@utica.edu or contact the Office of Admissions for an application at reorsino@utica.edu or (315) 792-3010.
