§ 18–2201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2201 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 22. Maryland Teacher Scholarships
§ 18–2201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Eligible institution” means a:
(1)
Public senior higher education institution in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission and has a department, school, or college of education; or
(2)
Private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission, has a department, school, or college of education, and agrees to provide a matching grant to an undergraduate or graduate student, as appropriate, who receives a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship in the lesser of:
(i)
100% of the annual cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus; or
(ii)
50% of the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at the private nonprofit institution of higher education.
(c)
(1)
“Service obligation” means to teach full time in the State as a teacher in a Maryland public school or a public prekindergarten program:
(i)
That is in a high–needs school, as identified by the Department; or
(ii)
In a grade level or content area in which there is a shortage of qualified educators, as identified by the Department.
(2)
“Service obligation” does not mean employment as teaching assistants, volunteer service, paid fellowships, or internships.