Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) News Brief

2024-2025 Teaching Fellows of Maryland Scholarship Application is Now Open

Dear Colleagues,

The 2024-2025 Teaching Fellows of Maryland Scholarship application is now open, presenting a significant opportunity for aspiring teachers. We will be reviewing and awarding students on a weekly basis, and with the recent legislation updates, we anticipate an abundance of qualified candidates. Below, we've outlined the current qualifications:

• Applicants who are enrolled or plan to enroll at an eligible institution in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Applicants seeking to change careers to pursue a course of study or program in an academic discipline leading to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.
• Applicants must agree to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in the State upon completion of their studies at elementary and secondary schools, with at least 50% of the students eligible for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM).
• Enroll full-time or part-time at an eligible institution pursuing a course of study or program leading to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.

Applicants are no longer required to be Maryland state residents or provide a GPA, GRE, or SAT score.

Applicants must submit a 600-word essay detailing how they have demonstrated an exceptional dedication to, or aptitude, for teaching.

Should you have any questions about this information, please contact MHEC's Office of Student Financial Assistance at osfamail.mhec@maryland.gov.