Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (successor to Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship). Deadline passed. Not a promise you will receive the award.
Funds may be used up to the total cost of attendance (less MAP where applicable); number of awards contingent on appropriation. The former MTI program was replaced by the Teachers of Illinois Scholarship (ISAC TISP).
Status
Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around September 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline
2026-27 priority consideration: complete Teachers of Illinois Scholarship application and FAFSA received on or before September 18, 2026
Who can apply
Students in Illinois
Last checked
October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-09
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States on file: Illinois
We checked the sponsor's official page.
Source: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) (official URL on file)
Source: confirmed
Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07
Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar
Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet
Teachers of Illinois Scholarship (replaces Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship) assists Illinois students in educator preparation programs who commit to teach in qualifying Illinois schools. Priority deadline Sept 18, 2026 for 2026-27. Official ISAC TISP page.
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Questions
Who sponsors Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (successor to Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship)?
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Official page: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/TISP.html
What is the amount for Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (successor to Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship)?
Funds may be used up to the total cost of attendance (less MAP where applicable); number of awards contingent on appropriation. The former MTI program was replaced by the Teachers of Illinois Scholarship (ISAC TISP). This is the amount on file.
Who can apply for Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (successor to Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship)?
Teachers of Illinois Scholarship (replaces Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship) assists Illinois students in educator preparation programs who commit to teach in qualifying Illinois schools. Priority deadline Sept 18, 2026 for 2026-27. Official ISAC TISP page.
What is the status of Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program (successor to Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship)?
Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around September 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
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