The Tom Joyner Foundation Teacher Quality Initiative

In Partnership With

Paul Quinn College

Program Overview

The Tom Joyner Foundation Teacher Quality Initiative with Paul Quinn College provides pre-service teachers with up to eight semesters of scholarships for tuition and fees. The amount of each scholarship from the Foundation is determined after all financial aid, other than loans, and other scholarships are awarded to the student.

A brief overview of this teacher quality initiative is provided below.

The Teacher Quality Initiative Provides:

  • Eight semesters of tuition and fees after financial aid awards (other than loans) have been applied.
  • Placement assistance as AVID tutors in local schools @ $10-12 dollars per hour.
  • Mentoring throughout the program.
  • Assistance with placement in first teaching position.
  • Degree plans designed for completion in four years.
  • Opportunities to attend summer seminars across the county that are designed to enhance particular teaching strategies
  • Degree for this scholarship at Paul Quinn:
  • Interdisciplinary: Early Childhood – Grade 6

Apply On-Line At: tomjoynerfoundation.org/tqi

Please ask your college to send a copy of your official transcript to:

​The Tom Joyner Foundation

​PO Box 630495

​Irving, Texas 75063

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question

Who can apply for the Teacher Quality Initiative Scholarship?

Answer

Any current student graduating from the DISD, with has been admitted to Paul Quinn College, who has decided to secure a teaching degree in one of the listed areas of study

Question

Can Early College high school graduates who have completed all or part of the requirements for an Associate Degree apply for the scholarship and transition directly to Paul Quinn College?

Answer

Yes, a degree plan audit will be completed to determine exactly which courses are needed at Paul Quinn College to earn the teaching degree that is sought.

Question

Who do I go to for advising?

Answer

  • PQ

Question

What should I major in at Paul Quinn?

Answer

You should consult with your advisor who will provide the appropriate answer.

Question

When will I know the status of my application?

Answer

Timelines vary. It is important that each applicant have their transcript sent to the Foundation in order to complete the application process. Applicants must ask their college to mail an official copy of their transcript to:

The Tom Joyner Foundation

PO Box 630495

Irving, Texas 75063

Question

What should I do at the end of each semester to continue receiving scholarship funds?

Answer

  • Complete the FASFA and TEACH GRANT before deadlines each academic year.
  • Follow the degree plan as outlined and maintain full-time status with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
  • Submit your grades to Kathleen Parsons () no later than one week after the end of each semester.
  • Pre-register for the next semester and submit a copy of your billing statement and class schedule to Kathleen Parsons (). Be make sure your class schedule is attached. Make sure to complete this task during the same week that you receive your billing.

PLEASE APPLY FOR A TEACH GRANT!

Direct questions not addressed here to:​​

Dr. Cornell Thomas​

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​​​​254-580-3808