The 2026-2027 NC Teaching Fellows Application is Open!

Application Cycle: October 1, 2025- January 31, 2026 

Closes at Midnight on 1/31/2026

Quick Application Information

Early Action Window: 

  • Apply by November 1, 2025 for Early Action. You will receive an application update by November 21, 2025!

Regular Decision Window:

  • Apply on November 2, 2025 or after and receive an application update by February 21, 2026

Note: The NCTF Application is completely separate from applications at all of our partner institutions. One does not affect the other.

If selected as a NCTF you must be admitted to a partner institution to accept funding.

We Invest in You.

You Invest in the Future. 

Interested in learning more?

Register for an Information  or Drop-In Session Today!

*You must register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the zoom link via email.

Information Sessions

   What to Expect?

Join the NCTF Statewide Assistant Director, Crystal Espey to learn more about:

  • NCTF General Information

  • Program Eligibility

  • Pathways to being a TF

  • Partner Institutions

  • Application Process

  • General Q&A Session

NCTF Virtual Information Session

Monday, October 27, 2025

7:30 – 8:15pm

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NCTF Drop-In Sessions

What to Expect?

Chat with Crystal Espey, the Statewide Assistant Director, to explore the NCTF Program, application details, and partner institutions.

No presentation—just conversation! Bring your questions and curiosity.

Thursday

October 23, 2025

8:00-9:00am

Tuesday

October 28, 2025

2:30-4:00pm

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