Philadelphia Teacher Residency (PTR) is not a free program. But if your goal to become a teacher in Philadelphia, it’s the deal of a lifetime! PTR does not charge for your participation, we provide various forms of financial support for you to transition into a dynamic career and obtain your Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE).
As a Resident, your two primary expenses are Penn GSE tuition and your personal living expenses during the intensive Residency year.
Review the summaries below, refer to these Frequently Asked Questions; and contact our Recruitment Manager for further assistance.
Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship: $50,000+
- Scholarship includes $10,000 per year from the residency year of preparation through 4 years of teaching; significant tuition supplement (exact amount to be announced)
- Only those who have been accepted to PTR are eligible to apply.
- This opportunity is limited, early applications are encouraged.
- 4-year teaching commitment in high need Philadelphia schools as well as engagement with PTR are both required.
- Accepting this large award may disqualify recipients from other forms of support.
AmeriCorps: up to $18,350
- All candidates are eligible to be AmeriCorps members.
- Award includes both up to $13,000 living stipend and up to $5,350 education award that is applied directly to a lending institution.
Federal Loan Programs: $20,500
Penn GSE Financial Aid
U.S. Department of Education Transition to Teaching award: up to $4,000
- All participants are eligible to receive up to $4,000 after serving for three years in a Philadelphia high need, secondary school.