Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP)
TQRP is a fellowship providing intensive, research-based training and mentorship to aspiring and early-career teachers from HBCUs/PBIs, focusing on educational equity in high-need K-12 schools.
Funder: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Due Dates: July 14–18, 2026 (Summer Institute) | Application deadlines typically in spring; see program page for updates
Funding Amounts: Modest stipend per fellow; travel, hotel, and meals for program events fully covered
Summary: Fellowship for aspiring and new teachers from HBCUs/PBIs providing intensive training, mentorship, and professional development for high-need K-12 schools.
Key Information: Open to education/STEM majors at HBCUs/PBIs and Black male teachers (1–5 years experience, any institution).
Description
The Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) is a competitive fellowship designed to recruit, train, and support aspiring, pre-service, and early-career teachers—primarily from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). The program aims to develop teacher leaders equipped with research-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed teaching practices to serve in high-need urban and rural K-12 schools. Fellows participate in an intensive Summer Institute, receive year-round mentoring and professional development, and join a nationwide network of educators committed to educational equity and excellence. Special emphasis is placed on supporting Black male educators and STEM majors.
