Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.22.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13B.08.22.06 - Initial Awards - Application Process

A. To be considered for an initial award, a student shall submit to the Office, by the deadline established by the Office, an application form and all documentation required by this regulation. Untimely submission of any required materials shall disqualify an applicant from being awarded a scholarship.

B. Form of Application. Except for applicants who are eligible for the scholarship under Regulation .05C of this chapter, all applicants shall submit:

(1) The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship application form;

(2) A written essay of at least 600 words detailing exceptional dedication to or aptitude for teaching;

(3) Documentation of GPA and standardized test score, as follows:

(a) For an applicant currently in high school:

(i) A high school transcript issued after the completion of the first semester of the senior year; and

(ii) If the transcript indicates a cumulative unweighted GPA of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, an SAT or ACT score report or documentation, in a form prescribed by the Office, of class rank;

(b) For an applicant who has graduated from high school and completed fewer than 12 college credits, whether or not currently enrolled:

(i) A final high school transcript; and

(ii) If the transcript indicates an overall unweighted high school GPA of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, an SAT or ACT score report;

(c) For an applicant who has completed at least 12, but fewer than 24, undergraduate credits:

(i) The most recent college transcript; and

(ii) If the transcript indicates a cumulative undergraduate GPA of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, an SAT or ACT score report;

(d) For an applicant who has completed 24 or more undergraduate credits and has not earned a bachelor's degree, whether or not currently enrolled:

(i) The most recent college transcript; and

(ii) If the transcript indicates a cumulative undergraduate GPA of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, a GRE score report; or

(e) For an applicant who has a bachelor's degree, whether or not the applicant has completed graduate credits or earned a graduate degree:

(i) A final undergraduate transcript; and

(ii) If the transcript indicates a cumulative undergraduate GPA of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, a GRE score report; and

(4) Any other documents required by the Office.

C. An applicant who is not required to submit an SAT, ACT, or GRE score report under §B of this regulation may submit the applicable test score report in addition to the applicant's required materials.

D. Form of Application -Teaching Assistant Applicants. In lieu of the documents in §B of this regulation, applicants who are eligible for the scholarship under Regulation .05C of this chapter shall submit:

(1) The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship application form;

(2) An Employment Verification Form available from the Office; and

(3) Any other documents required by the Office.

E. The Office may request additional information or documentation from an applicant before determining eligibility for the award. Any requested information or documentation submitted after any deadline established by the Office will not be considered.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.22.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 49:15 Md. R. 739, eff. 7/25/2022