Congratulations are in order for MCHS Senior Kursten Long!
Kursten has been named to the 2026 SC Teaching Fellowship – A program that prepares South Carolina’s future teacher leaders. Kursten will join the freshman cohort at Clemson University this fall where she will be offered numerous professional development opportunities and will be involved with communities and businesses through various service projects and partnerships with local schools.
Following the rigorous selection process, applicants who are awarded a Fellowship receive up to $24,000 in yearly scholarships (up to $6000 a year for four years) to attend a Teaching Fellows Institution in South Carolina. Each Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he or she receives the Fellowship.
