Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship

About

The Hattie M. Strong Foundation has once again selected Notre Dame of Maryland University to be the recipient of six (6) scholarships, to be awarded to School of Education student teachers who are interning during the fall 2023 semester or during the spring 2024 semester.

Hattie M. Strong Foundation

Award Amount

$5,000

Eligibility

The awards will be granted based upon the following criteria in descending order of importance:

  • Interns in their final year of study
  • Undergraduate interns who have exhibited outstanding success and enthusiasm in field experiences prior to the final year of the program or graduate interns whose life experiences prior to enrollment reveal the same traits
  • Interns with demonstrated financial need
  • Interns who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their final year (for undergraduates)
  • Interns who are demonstrating outstanding teaching ability in their internship experience
  • Interns who clearly understand the significant role they must play in promoting student achievement

How to Apply

In total, four items are required for an applicant to receive consideration:

  1. Online Application
  2. Online Reference Form (Completed by the intern's mentor teacher)
  3. One-page Resume (Emailed to kdoherty1@ndm.edu)
  4. Essay - 350 Word Limit, Double Spaced (Emailed to kdoherty1@ndm.edu) 
    Explain: ''How, as a teacher or intern, you were able to assess, prescribe for and impact a student or group of students with whom you have worked. Describe this impact in terms of student achievement and learning goals. Please also provide a brief explanation as to why you are pursuing a career in teaching and why this scholarship is so important to your future.”

Application Deadline

All four items must be submitted/received no later than 4:00 PM on February 14, 2025 to Dr. Kathryn Doherty at kdoherty1@ndm.edu.

Contact

If you have any questions, contact:

Kathryn Doherty
Dean, School of Education
kdoherty1@ndm.edu

Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship

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.

How to Apply

  1. Completed the Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship Application​;
    • If a high school graduate not currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution, or an applicant enrolled in college that has completed less than 12 college credits:
      • an official high school transcript; and
      • documentation of SAT or ACT scores
    • If an applicant currently or previously enrolled as an undergraduate student who has completed more than 12 college credits, or a college graduate not currently enrolled in an eligible institution:
      • an official college transcript; and
      • documentation of SAT or ACT scores
    • If a graduate applicant in a post-secondary institution:
      • documentation of GRE scores if taken; and
      • an official undergraduate transcript
  3. All applicants must also submit a written essay detailing how they have demonstrated an exceptional dedication to or aptitude for teaching.

Application Deadline

All documentation and application must be submitted/received by April 1, 2025.

It is important to note that eligible award recipients will be awarded for both the Fall and Spring semesters in the 2019-2020 academic year. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at faohelp.mhec@maryland.gov.