Teaching Fellows Mission Statement
The mission of the South
Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors
into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership qualities
through the collaborative efforts of teacher educators, school district
personnel, business leaders and other education stakeholders.
The mission of
the Teaching Fellows Accounts Receivable Department is to provide students with
the highest standard of service by maintaining student financial records that
are accurate and current.
Contact us:
The Guiding
Principles of the Department are:
- To provide timely, accurate and efficient
services to our customers.
- To provide effective dialogue and communication
by being cognizant of our customers concerns.
- To maintain fiscal responsibilities by
performing all duties with the utmost integrity and honesty.
- To promote a positive work
environment by treating all customers with respect.
Overview: In 1999, the South Carolina
General Assembly, recognizing the shortage of teachers in our state, funded the
Teaching Fellows Program for South Carolina. Modeled after the highly
successful North Carolina program, this program identifies
gifted high school seniors who commit to the teaching profession in
South Carolina. Each year, the program awards
Fellowships for up to 200 high school seniors (contingent upon funding) who
have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school
and community, and a desire to teach South Carolina's children. CERRA is
responsible for administering the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.
Fellows receive
enrichment programs in Teaching Fellows Institutions, professional development
opportunities during summer months, involvement with communities and businesses
throughout the state and $6,000 annual scholarships for four years while they
complete a degree leading to teacher certification. The scholarship provides up
to $5,700 for tuition and board and up to $300 for summer enrichment programs
administered by CERRA. A Fellow agrees to teach in
South Carolina one year for every year he/she
receives the Fellowship. If a Fellow
does not teach in
South Carolina for the length of time required,
the Fellow must repay $6,000 for each year the Fellow does not teach.
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