Teacher Education Academy and Kinesiology Academy

Program Dates: June 15, 2025 – June 28, 2025

This is your invitation to apply to one of two highly selective, residential, pre-college programs for current 10^th and 11^th graders. These programs are committed to cultivating and increasing diversity in the fields of Education and Kinesiology by recruiting students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to Michigan State University’s College of Education.

Both residential programs are hosted on the campus of Michigan State University and are intended to increase college preparation and readiness, as well as nurture an interest in careers in Education, particularly Urban Education, and Kinesiology.

These programs include:

• An up-close glimpse into college life on the campus of Michigan State University.
• Preparation for success in college with classes including a college prep course, pre-college writing, into Urban Education or an intro to Kinesiology.
• Exploration of prospective careers in Education or Kinesiology.
• Learning about applying for college scholarships, financial aid and FAFSA.
• Fun games and activities
• A paid cash stipend upon program completion

Criteria for Application

• Must be a current 10^th or 11^th grade student
• Demonstration of academic potential

Application Requirements

To complete this application, you will need:

• A copy of your January 2025 high school transcript
• A student email address
• A parent email address (must be DIFFERENT from student email)
• Complete a 300-word essay prompt

The applications close on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 5 pm so apply today!

For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson at 517-353-5138 or johnsok1@msu.edu