Teacher Scholarship

A teacher at St. Mary's School in Govans assists a student.
Maryland state scholarships worth up to $4,000 annually are available for current teachers and college students in exchange for teaching in the state’s Catholic schools in a field with a critical teacher shortage. The deadline to apply for the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants for the 2009-2010 academic year is Wednesday, July 1. They are renewable for up to five years if the students remains eligible.
This scholarship-service program is administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. More details about the teacher scholarships are available from MHEC here. 2009-2010 scholarship applications and a listing of the critical shortage subject areas are below. Please consult with MHEC by visiting their website or calling 1-800-974-1024 or 410-260-4565 if you have specific questions about the scholarships.