Meredith College

"Educating Women to Excel" is not just our motto; it’s our mission at Meredith College. Imagine living and learning at our beautiful college campus in the vibrant capital of North Carolina. Raleigh offers all the advantages of a large metropolitan city while promoting college life in a safe, energetic environment. The Research Triangle is home to major universities, historic museums, state government, clubs, restaurants, professional and college sports teams, cultural attractions and more. Meredith’s prime location means that desirable internships are nearby through the nationally renowned Wake County Public School System.

Meredith Teaching Fellows are spirited, ambitious young women involved in all aspects of college life. They play Division III Sports, lead clubs and service learning organizations and hold high leadership roles on campus.

Fellows enjoy these unique components at Meredith College:

• International Study and Travel Abroad experiences
• Seminars designed around current topics in education
• Focus on Excellence cultural and social events
• Two year internships in one of the nation’s leading school systems
• Service learning opportunities
• An Honors Core of 15-17 semester hours including an Honor’s Thesis
• Our Technology Laptop Initiative which provides a laptop for every Fellow

Meredith Teaching Fellows combine a major within the Liberal Arts and Sciences with NC Teaching Licensure. Students may select from over fifty majors and licensure choices in Birth through Kindergarten, Elementary K-6, Middle Grades 6-9 and Secondary 9-12, and Specialized K-12 Certification in English as a Second Language, French, Spanish, Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Family and Consumer Sciences and Physical Education.

Teaching Fellows receive superior academics at an exceptional value. Meredith College ranks 15th on the U. S. News and World Report 2006 America’s Best Collegeslist of the Best Master’s Universities in the South. Meredith, the highest ranked women’s college in its region, is noted for having the 3rd highest graduation rate. Meredith also received recognition as the 5th Best Value (academic quality and average level of financial aid) among Master’s Universities in the southern region. In addition to the $6,500 per year scholarship/loan provided by the State Teaching Fellows Program, Meredith College will provide a matching grant of $6,500 which includes the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant. Fellows are responsible for the balance of their fees. The cap for 2008-2009 is 25 students.

Meredith College has helped women develop their potential as scholars, teachers and leaders for more than 100 years. A dedicated School of Education faculty, interactive learning atmosphere and a student faculty ratio of 11:1 combine to help students achieve success as students and as future educators. Meredith women believe in smart choices, hard work and serious learning. If you are an outstanding young woman who has decided that teaching is your career choice, then Meredith College may be your wisest choice. To learn more, please visit our website at www.meredith.edu/teachfel or www.meredith.edu/admissions.

For more information, contact Allynna Stone, Director, at 919-760-2334.

"The Meredith Teaching Fellows Program will instill a sense of mission, service, and professionalism as we educate women to excel as model teachers and future leaders in North Carolina’s public schools."