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Robert Noyce Scholarship Program @ Univ. TX - Pan American
| Scholarship Provider: | Funded by the National Science Foundation |
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| Application Deadline: | Not Specified |
| Description: | The University of TX - Pan American (UTPA) is now accepting applications for the Robert Noyce Scholarship. This scholarship aims to address the acute shortage of highly-qualified and certified high school chemistry and physics teachers in the South Texas region by enabling Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors to obtain a BS in Physical Science or BS in Physics or BS in Chemistry degree with 8-12 teaching certification. Eligibility Criteria: A student who wishes to apply for the Robert Noyce Scholarship must satisfy the following criteria: *is a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident *is an undergraduate student majoring in a field of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). *is a junior or senior at the start of the scholarship award. *has a GPA of 3.0 or better in Math and Science and an overall GPA of 2.75 or better. *completes an interview with the Robert Noyce Scholarship Committee. *pursue a STEM degree leading to teaching certification in 8-12 Physical Science or 8-12 Physics/Math or 8-12 Chemistry at UTPA. *be willing to teach in a high-need school district in Texas. |
| Scholarship Amount: | At least $10,000.00 |
| Scholarship Website: | http://www.utpa.edu/faculty/ecorpuz/scholarship/index.htm |
| School Type Requirement: | Four Year College |
| Applicant Class Requirement: | Junior or Senior |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Awards Given: | 11-20 |
| Length of Award: | More Than One Year |
| Minimum GPA: | GPA of 3.0 or better in Math and Science and an ov |
| Other Comments: | While there isn't a clear residency requirement, you must e willing to teach a high-need district in TX and you'd need to be a student at UTPA in order to apply for the scholarship. Benefits Scholarship support up to cost of attendance (tuition/fees, room/board, books/supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses). Noyce scholars will obtain their STEM degree plus teaching certification for FREE. Paid summer internships and travel to science education conferences. Scholars will be issued a laptop with Wi-Fi capability for educational and teaching purposes. Expectations of Noyce Scholars Enroll fulltime (12 credit hours per semester) & complete a STEM degree leading to teaching certification in 8-12 Physical Science or 8-12 Physics/Mathematics or 8-12 Chemistry. Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better. Please see website for more details. Be an active member of the UTPA-NSF scholars association. Take the teaching certification exams(Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities and 8-12 Physical Science or 8-12 Physics/Math or 8-12 Chemistry) before completing degree Render 2 years of teaching for every year of scholarship. (Teach service requirement must be completed within 8 years of obtaining the BS in Physical Science degree) To be fully considered for the UTPA Robert Noyce Scholarship, you need to provide the following: 1. Completed Noyce Scholarship Application Form available at: http://www.utpa.edu/faculty/ecorpuz/scholarship/apply.htm 2. Resume 3. Copy of transcripts of records 4. Essay describing your goals (250 – 500 words) as a future science teacher 5. Three sealed letters of recommendation from your professional references |
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Dr. Edgar Corpuz Dept. of Physics & Geology, The University of Texas-Pan American 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg,, TX 78539 Email: ecorpuz@utpa.edu Phone: (956) 665-2153 |
