Fellowship Program

The application for the Cleveland Teaching Fellowship 10th cohort of Fellows is NOW OPEN! This national award winning program has supported over 300 Fellows supported during their final year field experiences. Please see more information below, including application details and deadlines.

about the program

The Cleveland Teaching Fellowship (CTF) is a partnership between the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and Cleveland State University. This grant program engages highly qualified teacher candidates in PAID practicum and student teaching expereinces in select CMSD buildings. With a national teacher shortage, CTF is creating a diverse pipeline of strong teacher candidates committed to urban education. *Funding is pending annual approval.

CTF supports Fellows during their final year experiences. This program does not replace Internship I/II, Apprentice Teaching I/II, practicum/student taching, but rather provides additional supports (i.e., professional development, engagement in schools, financial stipends,e tc.) through their urban placements. Eligible Applicants must be in a licensure program in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education and meet all academic and non-academic requirements for their final year experiences (i.e. practicum/student teaching, internship and/or apprentice teaching) in the selected academic year. Applicants must also be US citizens or permanent residents, and have a commitment to urban education.

CTF Information Sheet 25-26

2025-2026 Application process

The Cleveland Teaching Fellowship is available to interns completing a final year experience in Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026. Interns will be notified about the following process:

• Part 1: Complete a Fellowship Application and submit follow up documentation (resume + written answer) DUE MARCH 31ST
• Part 2: Submit Letter of Recommendation or Survey
• Part 3: Applicants will be invited to a interview

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Courtney Nudell, Recruitment & Retention

Office of Field Services, JH 187

216-687-4583 c.nudell@csuohio.edu