2026–27 Gifted and Talented Graduate Course Program Discretionary Grant
This grant from the South Carolina Department of Education funds higher education institutions to offer tuition-free graduate courses for teachers seeking gifted and talented education certification.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $200,000 total; typical award ~$10,500 per course; project term Sept 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports SC higher education institutions to offer tuition-free graduate courses for teachers seeking endorsement or certification in gifted and talented education.
Key Information: Forecasted grant; all dates and funding are projections pending legislative appropriations.
Description
This discretionary grant program, administered by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and funded by the state legislature, supports public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs) in South Carolina to provide tuition-free graduate courses for teachers. The goal is to increase the number of educators with endorsements or certification in gifted and talented (GT) education, thereby enhancing instructional quality for gifted students statewide. The grant encourages flexible course delivery formats, including online, distance, and hybrid models, to reach teachers in both rural and urban areas.
