{"id":21,"date":"2020-02-14T10:03:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T10:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/noyce\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2022-05-11T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T11:15:35","slug":"application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/noyce\/application\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Science Foundation Award No. 1852697<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Noyce Scholars program is funded by the National Science Foundation for the purpose of recruiting students pursuing Science, Computer Science, Engineering and Math degrees, and Career Changers who hold a BS in a STEM Field, to teach science or mathematics in K-12 schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 By encouraging talented STEM students and professionals to pursue teaching careers in K-12 schools, this program responds to the critical need for teachers of STEM subjects and will increase the number of teachers with comprehensive knowledge of STEM content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scholarship for juniors and seniors is $15,000\/year renewable for a maximum of two years providing that all conditions are met. The stipend for Master\u2019s of Arts, Teacher Certification Program (MA\/TCP) is $35,000 for one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the checklists below to gather all the required documents to complete your Application Packet. Submit your complete Application Packet online in the space below.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential scholarship\/stipend recipients will be asked to participate in an interview if selected as a URI Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship finalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUESTIONS? Contact Jay Fogleman at fogleman@uri.edu<\/a> or 401-874-4161.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Checklist for STEM undergraduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

_____ <\/strong>Completed Personal Information Form (See below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

_____ <\/strong>Transcript showing a 2.75 overall cumulative GPA; a 2.50 GPA in education courses and in each area of certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

______ Program of study for the Noyce Scholar years that will lead to STEM content and teacher certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

______ Two letters of recommendation that evaluate your potential for success in science or mathematics teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

______ Essay answering the following prompts (500 word limit):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Describe a time that you learned something from someone with a different life experience, cultural background or upbringing from you and what you learned.<\/li>
  2. Describe any previous experiences you have had with children or adolescents.<\/li>
  3. What personal goals do you hope to accomplish by becoming a Noyce Teacher Scholar?<\/li>
  4. What interests you about teaching in a high-need school district?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Checklist for Career changers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    ______ <\/strong>Completed Personal Information Form (See below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    _______ Bachelor\u2019s degree in a STEM field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    _______ Transcript GPA of 3.0 and minimum grade of C in science and math courses per URI Graduate School Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    _______ Two letters of recommendation that evaluate your potential for success in science or math teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    _______ Essay answering the following prompts (500 word limit):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What interests you about being a Noyce Teacher Scholar?<\/li>
    2. Describe any previous experiences you have had with children or adolescents.<\/li>
    3. What skills or accomplishments do you possess that sets you apart from other applicants?<\/li>
    4. What interests you about teaching in a high-need school district? How will you contribute positively to this type of educational environment?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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