Apply Now<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Applications due TBD<\/p>\n
\nThe Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is funded through the National Science Foundation and seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. This program seeks to increase the number of highly qualified secondary teachers with strong STEM content knowledge who teach in high-need school districts. Scholarships are for up to $26,724 per year ($13,362 per semester) and students can apply for the scholarship for up to two years.<\/span><\/p>\nWho Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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\n- Students in BSEd Mathematics or BSEd Science NAUTeach Program<\/li>\n
- Students with at least junior-level status<\/li>\n
- US Citizens\/Permanent US residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Preference is given to:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Exceptionally talented students who demonstrate academic merit through both cumulative GPA and content-based GPA <\/span><\/li>\n
- Students who demonstrate financial need<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The application consists of: (1) a Noyce application form that gathers demographic, scholastic, and other pertinent information; (2) a personal statement regarding the applicant\u2019s motivation for studying mathematics or science education, as well as his\/her\/their career goals; (3) a statement of financial need (i.e. FAFSA or statement from financial assistance office verifying level of unmet need); and (4) transcripts from NAU and other college-level institutions; documentation of progress toward degree.<\/span><\/p>\nBenefits of becoming a Noyce scholar include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Serving students in high-need schools<\/span><\/li>\n
- Support transitioning into teaching through a Bridge to Teaching program<\/span><\/li>\n
- Participation in annual Noyce Summit<\/span><\/li>\n
- Inclusion in regional Noyce activities and professional development<\/span><\/li>\n
- FREE Professional Development in Engineering Education as it applies to the mathematics and science classrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Noyce Scholarship Program also includes an outreach\/partnership with CCC; a Bridge to teaching program; and an annual Noyce Summit that promotes community and collaboration for Noyce recipients and all interested NAUTeach graduates.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat do I have to do to \u201cpay it back\u201d:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n