Recieved A Placement in BCPS? Here's What's Next!

PLEASE NOTE: The status of this scholarship for 2025-26 and subsequent academic years is dependent upon the availability of grant fundi

1. Set Up an Initial Meeting with Your Mentor:

• Connect with your assigned mentor teacher to discuss expectations, classroom responsibilities, and prepare for a successful internship experience
   

2. Accept Your Scholarship:

• Complete this form to formally accept your Battle Creek Student Teaching Internship Scholarship
   

3. Decide on Living Arrangements:

• 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 that the GVSU sublease does not allow pets; however, you can lease directly through Bailey Park (or other community) using your stipend.  Be aware that pet addendums do include extra fees.

• When applying for housing (whether at Bailey Park or any other community), inform the leasing office that you will be receiving a scholarship to help cover your housing expenses.

  • The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will have a link on their website where you can request a Landlord Letter for this situation.

  • If you need a letter before the link is available, email Kristy Martin at [email protected].

4. Get Excited!

• You’re about to embark on an incredible learning experience that will prepare you for your future teaching career.

5. Reach Out with Questions:

• For more information, contact Kristy Martin at:

  • Email: [email protected]