Noyce Funding

The NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is a unique grant that provides STEM scholars seeking initial teacher certification with $10,000 in funding to help pay for school.
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National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

Share your passion for STEM with the next generation of learners. The Noyce Scholarship provides $10,000 stipends for UTA scholars pursuing graduate level, initial teacher certification in any STEM field at the secondary level (grades 7-12). In addition to the stipend, teacher certification candidates who are admitted into the program will receive personalized mentoring from experienced teachers and prestigious, professional development opportunities through national, state, and local conferences and events.

Application

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Hear from UTA Noyce Program Director Dr. Ann Cavallo and others regarding the importance of the program to the future of education.

Requirements 

  • Have an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field
  • Be eligible for initial teacher certification at the secondary level (grades 7-12) in biology, geology, chemistry, physics, or mathematics
  • Agree to teach for two years in a high-need school district, such as Arlington ISD

Need

Woman teaching science classThe Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program* grant at UTA promotes the recruitment, preparation, induction, and retention of new science, engineering, computer science, and mathematics teachers – helping fill a critical need in the State of Texas for highly qualified STEM educators and broadening the career opportunities for graduate-level STEM students.  

How to Apply & Deadline

Candidates should start by applying to UTA's initial teacher certification program and then submitting an application for the Noyce scholarship. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. May 20, 2022. Upon online submission, please email Jamie Williams (caraway@uta.edu) to confirm receipt of your application.

Apply to the Certification Program Noyce Application

Recommendation Forms

Applicants can submit their recommendation forms via mail or electronically. Recommendation forms should be completed/received by 11:59 p.m. May 20, 2022.

Online Recommendation Form

Program Director

Dr. Ann Cavallo

Assistant Vice Provost and Director, Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE)

Distinguished University Professor, Science Education

Research Interests: Meaningful learning, scientific reasoning

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Email: cavallo@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6049

Office: 800 Greek Row. Trinity Hall 106C