Teaching Fellows FAQ
General Program Questions
Which Colleges And Universities have a Teaching Fellows program?
The Teaching Fellows Program is available at Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, USC Aiken, USC Columbia, USC Upstate, and Winthrop University. Each Teaching Fellows Institution (TFI) has a Campus Director who works closely with the cohort of Fellows throughout their higher education experience. Teaching Fellows participate in enrichment programs, have professional development opportunities, are involved with S.C. communities and businesses, and receive up to $6,000 in annual fellowships for four years while completing a degree leading to initial teacher certification.
What do Teaching Fellows receive?
The total possible fellowship of up to $24,000 provides up to $5,700 annually for tuition, board, and direct education expenses and up to $300 annually for planned enrichment programs. Funds not used in fall or spring semesters due to other scholarships or funding sources can be used for Maymester or summer school, but only during the same academic school year.
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What are the eligibility requirements to apply for Teaching Fellows?
To apply for Teaching Fellows, you must be a U.S. citizen or will be an eligible non-citizen under State Residency Statutes at the time of high school graduation, a legal resident of South Carolina, and a high school senior or junior graduating early. Please note that students categorized as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for Teaching Fellows. Residency will be verified by the Teaching Fellows Institution after a student has been offered an award.
How Do I Apply?
You must complete the online application during the application window. A transcript with class rank included, ACT and/or SAT score reports (if applicable), and two reference surveys must be submitted by the deadline. More information can be found on the application page.
In order for your application to be considered complete, you must answer all mandatory questions on the online application by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2023, and a high school transcript with class rank included, and two reference surveys must be submitted through the Kaleidoscope system before 11:59 PM on December 7, 2023. You also have the option to submit ACT/SAT scores for consideration. Scores must be received before 11:59 PM on December 7, 2023.
Once you begin the application process, you will have access to a personalized Kaleidoscope dashboard. It is your responsibility to monitor this dashboard and ensure your application, transcript, test scores (if applicable), and reference surveys are submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be scored.
If you have questions or issues with the online application, please contact Kaleidoscope by phone at 800.278.8762 or by email at Email Kaleidoscope.
If you have questions about the Teaching Fellows Program, please contact CERRA by phone at 803.323.4032 ext. 6416 or by email at teachingfellows@cerra.org.
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