SECTION 610:25-9-2. Eligibility

(a)   Individuals who are residents of Oklahoma who have demonstrated a commitment to obtain the necessary credentials to teach in a critical shortage area shall be eligible for consideration if they have:

(1)   Graduated from high school with a cumulative grade point average which ranks them in the top fifteen percent (15%) of their high school graduating class; OR

(2)   Scored at or above the eighty-fifth (85th) percentile on the ACT or other similar acceptable battery of tests; OR

(3)   Been admitted to a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; OR

(4)   Achieved an undergraduate record of outstanding success, as defined by the institution.

(b)   Scholarship recipients must maintain no less than a 2.5 cumulative grade point average to remain eligible for renewal of the scholarship; it is expected, however, that renewal recipients will attain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better.

(c)   Each scholarship recipient shall have agreed to teach in a shortage area in the public schools in Oklahoma for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years upon graduation and licensure as a teacher.

(d)   Either full- or part-time students may be eligible; however, highest priority will be given to full-time students.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4045, eff 6-16-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 1891, eff 5-12-94; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2678, eff 7-25-03]