Teacher Internships in BCPS
Complete Your Teacher Internship with Battle Creek Public Schools!
Take the next step in your teaching journey by completing your student teaching internship with Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS)—where you'll gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, student-centered district committed to educational equity and innovation. As an intern, you’ll collaborate with dedicated educators, support diverse learners, and refine your teaching skills in a real-world setting.
PLEASE NOTE: The status of this scholarship for 2025-26 and subsequent academic years is dependent upon the availability of grant funding.
Financial Support Opportunities:
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Full Tuition Coverage for up to 16 credit hours (changing to 15 credit hours beginning in Fall 2026).
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A stipend of $1,100/month for housing, $230 for books, and $100 for travel/gas
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$9,600 MI Future Educator Stipend
Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your teaching career with BCPS—where you’ll make an impact while gaining invaluable experience. Apply today!
Hear From Previous BCPS Interns!
Please Note:
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Participation in the internship program does not obligate you to employment by BCPS after graduation from GVSU.
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Limited scholarships are available, and placements are not guaranteed. All undergraduate CECI students in Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education programs, as well as GTC students, are encouraged to apply, regardless of their permanent and local addresses.
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Interns are required to travel to campus for classes unless otherwise agreed upon by their professors.
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Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of a placement and a mentor teacher meeting individual certification requirements.
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Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, Teacher Interns have the opportunity to apply their stipend toward subleasing a Bailey Park Apartment from GVSU, helping to alleviate the search for short-term housing in Battle Creek. (Please note the sublease does not allow pets.)
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If you do not sublease, your stipend will be sent to you in the form of a financial aid refund during the second week of your internship semester. You can log in to myBanner and check your eBill to see what the amount of your refund will be. Details about the ways you can receive and use your refund are here.
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When applying for housing, please inform the leasing office that you will be receiving a scholarship to help pay for your housing expenses. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will have a link on their website that lets you request a Landlord Letter for this situation. If you need a letter before the link is on the website, you can request one by contacting Kristy Martin at martkris@gvsu.edu or the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at 1-800-748-0246 or finaid@gvsu.edu.
For more information, please contact Kristy Martin at martkris@gvsu.edu.
