Attend the Future Educator Summer Academy, a residential education experience for aspiring teachers. Spend time on the USF campus exploring the teaching profession, participating in team and leadership activities, and learning about the college application process.

Participate in USF hosted opportunities for educators. Learn and network with other high school students, USF teacher candidates, and practicing professionals. Timely topics and prominent guest speakers increase cultural awareness and boost skills for working with student groups and colleagues.

Apply for the MERIT scholarship and other awards for future educators attending the University of St. Francis.

Serve as a mentor to MERIT Fellow(s) with a cultural background and teaching area similar to your own.

Regularly connect with MERIT Fellow(s) and participate in various events that promote the mission of MERIT and support the continued growth of our candidates of color.

Join the MERIT Fellows program to grow your professional capacity through seminars, recruitment activities, educator events, and peer support. 

Participate in Project LEAD: Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity, an intercollegiate program sponsoring education events and activities.

Apply to join Kappa Delta Pi, an international education honor society with membership open to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education.