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Sherman Teacher Scholars Program

Extend beyond with a community of learners just like you–students committed to equity and social justice.

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About Our Program

The Sherman Scholars program supports and prepares high-quality teachers for urban schools. Scholars in early childhood and elementary education prepare to be experts in teaching and integrating STEM subject areas, while secondary candidates become experts in teaching their STEM discipline. Students either pursue an undergraduate certificate or a Masters’ degree in education.

You’re invited to join the Sherman Scholars, where you will:

  • Learn from experienced mentors about teaching in historically underserved, urban schools and STEM classrooms
  • Gain experience working with children of all ages
  • Enrich education through the lived experiences of students and communities
  • Receive a four-year scholarship
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Eligibility and Support

Am I Eligible For the Program?

The Sherman Teacher Scholars Program is open to all students interested in urban education.

We admit incoming first-year students, transfer students, upper-class students, and graduate students who intend to pursue a teaching certificate in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education.

How We Support Our Scholars

$5,000 / $10,000 / $15,000

Per academic year for in-state students

$10,000 / $15,000 / $22,000

Per academic year for out-of-state students

The Sherman Teacher Scholars Program provides four-year awards, which often cover the greater part of the cost of attendance at UMBC.

Application Deadlines

Sherman Scholars Application Deadlines

January
15
First-Year Priority Application Due
April
15
Transfer Priority Application Due [Fall Enrollment]
November
15
Transfer Priority Application Due [Spring Enrollment]

The deadlines above are for application and admission to this scholars program only.
We strongly recommend submitting your application to UMBC by the Early Action or Priority deadline.

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Adriana, Sherman Scholars Program, at a club meeting for Best Buddies. The members are introducing themselves to each other to see who fits together as a “buddy pair.”

“Some of the most influential people during my time at UMBC have been the mentors and leaders of the Sherman Program. With their willingness to help and kind affirmations, I have felt so supported and encouraged to continue on my journey to be a teacher.“

~Adriana Torres, Psychology

Our Scholars Make a Difference

Alumni from our program have gotten internships at places like these.

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