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Apprenticeship
Grants and Scholarships

The Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program (TPRA) is a unique grant opportunity that provides additional ways for current high school students and adult paraeducators to earn credentials while learning and working in the classroom. Iowa is a leading state in offering this kind of apprenticeship program, which is creating new pathways to successful careers in the education workforce.

As part of TPRA, current high school students are able to earn a paraeducator certificate and associates degree, while paraeducators will be able earn their bachelor's degree. The program initially began in the 2022-2023 school year and continues to operate across the state.

In October 2024, Governor Reynolds announced a new round of funding (TPRA 2.0), to help drive the development of even more education careers in school districts across the state. Details on the new funding opportunity are below.

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Funding Opportunity Now Open: TPRA 2.0

View the sections below for more information on the funding opportunity and how to apply. 

Please Note: School districts or partners of consortiums that were previously awarded TPRA grant funds are ineligible for this new funding opportunity. 

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Previous TPRA Awards

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