-
Through funding appropriated annually by the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) is able to award up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in grants to eligible teachers who are seeking certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (https://www.nbpts.org/).
Scholarships are awarded annually; awards for the 2021--2022 school year will be reimbursed for components paid for and completed prior to June 16, 2023. - FAQ: New Mexico NBCT Scholarship FAQs - Google Docs
- Complete an application here: Scholarship Application
- Questions? Contact: EQ.NationalBoards@
state.nm.us
and
-
They submit a letter of reference from their current principal
WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP MAY NOT BE USED FOR?
-
Registration fees paid to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
-
Resubmission of a component that an applicant did not pass during the initial submission
-
Any fees paid for work completed outside the dates for which an award is received.