Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship ProgramThe Santa Clara University (SCU) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, with funding from the National Science Foundation, aims to prepare a total of twenty-four new science and mathematics teachers who are committed to teaching at the middle or high school level in two neighboring high-need school districts, East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) and San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD). Starting in 2009, yearly cohorts of approximately eight SCU seniors who are majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering, are selected from an applicant pool to become Noyce Teacher Scholars and each will receive a $25,000 scholarship. These one-year scholarships will pay for almost 90% of the tuition and fees related to obtaining a teaching credential in the highly respected, fifth-year, post-baccalaureate program in the SCU Department of Education. After obtaining the teaching credential, Noyce Teacher Scholars will be required to teach for at least two years in a SJUSD school, an ESUHSD school, or another qualifying high-need school. Throughout all phases of the program, Noyce Teacher Scholars will experience an integrated support system where STEM faculty, Education faculty, and local master teachers provide mentorship. This support system will enable Noyce Teacher Scholars to bridge and build upon the experiences that they have had in their undergraduate and credential programs with those that they experience when they begin their new teaching positions. Check out our Noyce Teacher Scholarship Brochure! Information SessionsMembers of the grant’s leadership team will hold information sessions for SCU undergraduates who are interested in learning more about the SCU Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Information nights will be held on November 17th, at 6 p.m. in the Benson Center, Parlor B and January 13th, at 6 p.m. in the Arts and Science Building, Wiegand Room. What are the Benefits of Becoming a Noyce Teacher Scholar?
Who Should Apply?Candidates who meet all of the following criteria are elgible to apply:
How Do I Apply? Eligible candidates may apply online and will be required to:
If you experience any programs as you complete the online application, please contact Pattie Poulsen at 408.554.4792 or ppoulsen@scu.edu When is the Application Deadline?The application deadline is 5p.m. on the last Friday of January, each year. When will the Noyce Teacher Scholars be Notified?Each year, approximately eight candidates will be selected to receive a scholarship award and will be notified by mid-March. Receipt of the scholarship award will be contingent upon signing a scholarship contract. Obligations of the Noyce Teacher ScholarsNoyce Teacher Scholars must:
HAVE QUESTIONS?Contact:Program Participants SCU Department of EducationSCU School of Engineering SCU College of Arts and Sciences (departments of Combined Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science, and Physics) East Side Union High School District San Jose Unified School District Scholarship Program Leadership Team Principal Investigator Dr. Melissa Gilbert, Assistant Professor of Education Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Ruth Davis, Robert W. Peters Professor of Computer Engineering and Assoc. Dean for Undergraduate Studies Dr. Tamsen McGinley, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Dr. Craig Stephens, Associate Professor and Director of Combined Sciences Dr. W. Atom Yee, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0833098.
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