TEACHING LICENSURE SUPPORT FUND SCHOLARSHIP

What is TLSF? 

This fund helps to cover non-tuition costs incurred towards earning your teaching license. Students may be awarded funds to offset licensure costs, including ORELA exam fees, subject test fees, placement fees, fingerprinting fees, edTPA, College of Education processing fees, TSPC licensing fees, and other associated fees as available.

Who is eligible to apply? 

Any student currently: 

1. In the last two years of a teacher licensure program at the undergraduate level, OR
2. Enrolled in a graduate teacher licensure program at OSU.

You can submit the application the year before you enter student teaching and the year you are student teaching. Since this is a scholarship, in order to be able to receive funds, you will need to be actively enrolled in credits at OSU in the spring 2025 term. If you are not currently enrolled, you can submit the application in a future year when you are enrolled in courses.

What information is required to apply? 

For any expenses already incurred, you will need to upload copies of your receipts/confirmations of expenses. You can also indicate expenses you expect to incur in the coming months (before Fall 2025). FAFSA information on file with OSU may also be taken into consideration when determining need, but applicants are not required to complete a FAFSA.

Please be clear in your responses about how these funds will help you cover costs required to complete your program and obtain your license. To be considered, you must complete the entire application.

By completing this application, you agree to allow the College of Education to share your story with our donors. Information in this application may be used for marketing activities. 

How much is the scholarship? 

Awards will range from $150-$1000 and funding amounts are distributed based on the number of requests and financial need. 

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025.