OAR 575-066-0016: Application Process

(1) Students shall complete and submit an Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application by the published deadline, which is to be determined by the Commission, prior to the academic year they are enrolling. The deadline is 11:59 pm (PST or PDT). If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it will automatically be extended to 11:59 pm (PST or PDT) on the following business day. (2) Students must provide information demonstrating their experiences with diverse populations, which experience may include, but is not limited to, work, service projects, volunteering, immersive cultural or linguistic experiences, the study of language(s) and cultures, and the study of history of diverse populations. Students must also provide information about how their experience with diverse populations impacted their cultural competency and how their experiences with diverse populations will inform their future teaching career. Students must sign their application attesting to the truth and accuracy their application and their experiences with diverse populations. (3) Students shall complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) for each academic year by the published deadline determined by the Commission. (4) The Commission shall examine applications to determine if the applicants have met the application criteria in Sections (1), (2), and (3) of this rule and the student eligibility requirements in OAR 575-066-0006. (5) Upon review of an application, if the Commission has cause to believe a student has submitted false information, the Commission may request a student submit information necessary to validate such student’s experience with diverse populations.