Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Scholarship Program

The program offers a generous funding to recipients who agree to teach for a minimum of four years in their home district. This initiative is open to two key groups: current employees holding educational aide permits, paraprofessional licenses, or substitute licenses. (including educational service center employees assigned to qualifying schools), and low-income high school seniors attending qualifying schools.

Columbus City Schools prioritizes recruiting teachers in special education, math, science, physical education, music, and art. The application periods for the scholarship will be announced via email and newsletter. The Grow Your Own program offers a clear and directed pathway to becoming a teacher with minimal financial burden, even providing opportunities to get paid while earning a degree. If you have questions regarding the program, email growyourown@columbus.k12.oh.us.