Chicago Teacher Residency

Funding: At least $22,100 training scholarship paid directly to the resident, plus up to $30,000+ in additional financial assistance opportunities. Who can apply: Bachelor's degree in any field; career changers welcome. Length: One-year residency plus a Master's degree from DePaul University. Reduced-tuition Master's degree from DePaul University (approximately $20,400); 1,000+ hours of mentored classroom experience; full Illinois teaching license; job placement support in Chicago Public Schools. Field: One-year, stipend-paid urban teacher residency preparing candidates for Chicago Public Schools and partner districts, paired with a discounted Master's degree from DePaul University. Applications close around 2027-10-07 (expected; confirm on the official site).