Graduate school is expensive. We know that. Our program is designed to help.
The Richmond Teacher Residency provides a $19,000 stipend to help you cover your living expenses. You decide how you will spend your stipend. Your tuition costs for the year ($7,896) are not deducted from your $19,000 scholarship. We differ from the traditional way that money is allotted to graduate students because we give you the option of determining how to cover your tuition costs.
After year one in RTR, and with a Master of Teaching degree in your hand, you will be ready to be hired by Richmond Public Schools as a teacher. During years two and three in the program, you will receive a teacher's salary and continued mentoring support for your teaching. In year four, you will receive leadership training and support for recognition as a National Board Teacher (only the top 1% of all teachers achieve this distinction).
RTR is a program with a return benefit. A great way to roll because you are in control of your finances as you earn your degree. We hope our stipend helps you get a leg up on graduate school costs as we position you to launch your career teaching for Richmond Public Schools. We invest in your future so you can invest in teaching for change. It is a sweet deal.
As my daughter was preparing to graduate last year, I encouraged to seek out schools that were offering scholarships for their Master's program. We knew that it would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but I just knew in my heart that there was one out there for her. She is a very smart young lady and she has desired to be a teacher for a quite some time. Well, praise God she heard about the RTR program and applied for the same. Just got word today that she is definitely on track to becoming one of the members of the 1st cohort team of the program! I am so excited that VCU has made this available for bright, determined, commited and passionate individuals like my daughter! Thank You VCU and thank you Ms. Cherry and the RTR staff for all of your encouragement and support.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
The Proud Parents of
Cierra C. Scott
2011-2012 RTR
1st CoHort Team
YOU GUYS ROCK!!