An individual is eligible to apply for a Christa McAuliffe Fellowship if the individual at the time of application:
(a)(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States;
(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States;
(2) Is a permanent resident of the United States;
(3) Provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that the individuals is in the Unites Stated for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident; or
(4) Is a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands;
(b) Is a full-time teacher in a public or private elementary or secondary school; and
(c) Is eligible for a fellowship under 34 CFR 75.60. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1113b, 1113d(a)) [52 FR 26466, July 14, 1987, as amended at 57 FR 30342, July 8, 1992]