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, engaging, 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. Meredith’s Avenging Angels 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 in Meredith approved programs and countries
• Seminars designed around current topics in education
• Focus on Excellence cultural and social events, including a Ropes Course for Freshmen and a Sophomore Class trip to destinations such as New York, Washington DC, and Nashville, TN
• Two year internships in one of the nation’s leading school systems (Junior and Senior Years)
• Service- learning opportunities
• An Honors Core Curriculum of 15-17 Semester hours including an Honor’s Thesis
• NC Teaching 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. In addition to a teaching license, each Meredith Teaching Fellow graduates with a B.A. or B.S. degree in an area of concentration such as math, science, English, Social Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, Religious and Ethical Studies, Political Science, and so on.
• Our Laptop Initiative provides a laptop computer for every Fellow

Teaching Fellows receive superior academics at an exceptional value. Meredith offers over 45 majors to compliment teacher licensure to prepare young women for excellence in the classroom. In addition to the $6,500 annual scholarship/loan provided by the State Teaching Fellows Program, Meredith College provides a matching academic grant of a minimum of $6,500 per year. Fellows are responsible for the balance of their fees but may qualify for additional merit awards and financial assistance. The 2010-2011 freshman class award for Teaching Fellows was $24,150 including the Teaching Fellows scholarship, the matching award including the NC Legislative Tuition Grant, other scholarships and grant programs. The cap for our cohort classes is 25 students.

Meredith College has encouraged young women to develop their potential as scholars, teachers, and leaders for more than 100 years. A dedicated Department of Education faculty who have all taught in public schools, an interactive learning atmosphere, and a student faculty ratio of 10:1 combine to help students achieve success as learners 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.

For a personal inquiry, call the Teaching Fellows office at 919-760-2268 or contact Ms. Hargrove at hargjan@meredith.edu.

“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.”