Grow Your Own Teachers
Grow Your Own Teachers (GYOT) is a loan forgiveness program for students of color currently enrolled as seniors at Liberty Public Schools. Students who are awarded this loan forgiveness opportunity receive a scholarship of $2,500.00 per academic year for the cost of college tuition, books, fees, and other expenses. These funds are renewable for a period of up to four academic years in accordance with the GYOT agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the rationale for the Grow Your Own Teachers program?
- How are high school students selected to participate in the Grow Your Own Teachers program?
- Why is the Grow Your Own Teachers Program geared toward students of color?
- Are there other districts across the state of Missouri with Grow Your Own Teacher programs?