The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program prepares leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
It provides funding to institutions of higher education to provide scholarships, stipends, and programmatic support to recruit and prepare STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 teachers. The program seeks to increase the number of K-12 teachers with strong STEM content knowledge who teach in high-need school districts.
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- This program is available to IUP juniors and seniors in math education or science education programs.
- The program aims to increase the number of highly qualified middle and high school STEM educators.
- IUP Noyce Scholars will be well prepared for teaching careers in biology, physics, chemistry, or mathematics.
- Contact us at noyce-grant@iup.edu for more information.
Scholarship Details
- IUP juniors and seniors in Math Education or Science Education programs can get up to $30,000 ($15,000 per year) in annual scholarships funded by the National Science Foundation.
- The application deadline for the fall 2024 scholarship is March 15, 2024. The application deadline for the spring 2025 scholarship is October 1, 2024.
- Contact us at noyce-grant@iup.edu for more information.
Requirements
- Participants must agree to teach two years in a high-need school district for every year of funding received.
- Recipients must obtain Pennsylvania teacher certification upon graduation.
- Recipients must agree to evaluations and ongoing mentorship and provide proof of employment.