Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship
The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship supports students training to become teachers by funding their education in exchange for a commitment to teach in high-need Maryland schools or shortage areas.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Teaching Fellows application and required documentation deadline
Funding Amounts: Covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students; renewable for up to the duration of the teacher preparation program.
Summary: Supports students preparing to become teachers in Maryland by providing financial assistance in exchange for a service commitment in high-need schools or shortage areas.
Key Information: Recipients must fulfill a teaching service obligation in Maryland public schools.
Description
The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship is designed to address teacher shortages by providing financial assistance to students committed to becoming public school or public prekindergarten teachers in Maryland. Recipients must agree to fulfill a service obligation by teaching in a high-needs school or in a grade level or subject area with a shortage of qualified educators within the state. The program aims to support the preparation and retention of educators in areas of critical need.
