Get Scholarship Program Application Information

The Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to support aspiring teachers in West Virginia. This guide will help you navigate the Scholarship Program Application Information, ensuring that you complete it accurately and effectively.

Follow the steps to complete your application successfully.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Scholarship Program Application Information and open it for editing.
2. Begin with the student’s information section. Fill in your last name, first name, and middle initial as required. Include your Social Security number using the correct format.
3. Provide your home phone and cell phone numbers. Ensure that your contact details are current to facilitate communication regarding your application.
4. Enter your permanent home address accurately. This information is crucial for residency verification.
5. Include a valid email address for correspondence. Make sure it is one you check regularly.
6. If you have a maiden name or a spouse’s name, provide these in the appropriate fields.
7. Answer the residency question by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' This determines your eligibility for in-state tuition.
8. Indicate the institution you plan to attend during the academic year and specify your academic field of study.
9. Select the degree you are pursuing by checking the appropriate box: Baccalaureate or Masters.
10. Confirm if your academic program leads to teacher certification by answering 'Yes' or 'No.'
11. Choose which terms you plan to attend: both Fall and Spring, Fall only, or Spring only.
12. Indicate your anticipated year in school by selecting the correct option for either undergraduate or graduate levels.
13. Record your expected graduation date accurately.
14. Provide the name and contact information of a nearest relative or friend who does not live with you, along with their relationship to you.
15. Review the certification statement at the bottom of the form, ensuring you understand the terms before signing and dating your application.
16. Prepare the Student's Statement of Purpose essay, ensuring it follows the specified 300-word limit and clearly expresses your desire to become a teacher.
17. Once you have completed the application and statement, return the application packet to the Higher Education Policy Commission by the deadline, ensuring it is postmarked by March 1, 2011.

Complete your Scholarship Program Application Information online today to take the next step in your teaching career!