Welcoming Tomorrow’s Teachers
Eastern Michigan Unversity’s NEXT Scholars is a learning community created to nurture our BIPOC, LGTBQ and historically underrepresented education students through their degree and into their careers.
Welcoming Tomorrow’s Teachers
Eastern Michigan Unversity’s NEXT Scholars is a learning community created to nurture our BIPOC, LGTBQ and historically underrepresented education students through their degree and into their careers.
JOIN US!
YOU Are the Future of Education
How might teaching and learning be transformed—and what would all students gain—if their school included BIPOC and historically underrepresented teachers?
Are you ready to help shape the future as an educator?
Find belonging in an inclusive community of education students, professors, and working teachers. EMU Next Scholars is an innovative program that provides the kind of support that will help you soar as a student—and throughout your teaching career.
Aisha Khan, EMU Class of 2020
Secondary Ed Teacher
EMU Next Alumni
– bell hooks
Are You Interested?
Authentic Community
Get to know your peers, professors, and working teachers. We believe in creating strong relationships and showing care for the community.
Professional Networks and Resources
Our Hope Partners program pairs students with working teachers in a two-way mentorship.
Professional Distinction
Stand out after graduation with an endorsement in Place and Community-Based Education— a difference that will help you stand out in the job market, and give you the tools to inspire students and create change.
A Stipend
We offer $700 a year to participating students. ($350 each semester.)