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Thank you for your interest in the Sherman Scholars Program. We accept applications from incoming freshmen, transfer students, current UMBC students, and graduate students. Following the review process, selected applicants are invited to attend a Scholar Selection Day, where they will interview with representatives from the Sherman Program. Admission begins in fall (or spring for certain current and transfer students).

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Application Timelines

We review applications at key points throughout the year

All Applicants

 

Apply by July 15

Interview Early August

Start Term Fall of current AY

Current & Transfer

 

Apply by October 15

Interview Early November

Start Term Spring of current AY

High School Seniors

 

Apply by January 15

Interview February

Start Term Fall of next AY

Current & Transfer

 

Apply by March 15

Interview April

Start Term Fall of next AY

 

you will need to complete two applications.

Apply to UMBC admissions and the Sherman Scholars Program.

Please note that to be awarded a Sherman scholarship, you must be offered admission to UMBC as an undergraduate or a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidate.

you will need to complete the Sherman Program application. We also strongly encourage you to arrange a meeting with Sherman Program staff, Christopher Vick, prior to submitting your application. You can reach him at cvick@umbc.edu or 410-455-1237.

Applications are submitted online through the Scholarship Retriever site. We highly recommend drafting your responses to our three prompts before accessing the application:

Question 1: The Sherman Teacher Scholars Program mission is to support scholars to become culturally responsive and compassionate educators by collaborating with UMBC faculty and local schools. What about the Sherman Scholars Program mission compels you to apply? Where do you see yourself in 5 years, and how do your future plans align with our mission?

Question 2: At what level do you plan to certify to teach? For secondary teachers, (grades 7-12) what content area do you intend to teach?

Question 3: How does a commitment to working with students attending urban or high-poverty schools contribute to your desire to become an educator? What are the challenges and opportunities of serving in an urban or high-poverty school?

 

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