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Obligations of Noyce Scholars:

• The scholar agrees to continuous full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student in a University of Arizona major compatible with the College of Science Mathematics or Science Teacher Preparation Programs (summer school enrollment is not required).

• The scholar will sign a binding agreement to teach two years at a high needs middle or high school for every year of support awarded by the Noyce Scholarship Program after successful completion of the University of Arizona degree and teacher certification. Failure to complete this obligation within 6 years of graduating from the University of Arizona science or mathematics teacher program will result in default and the award will have to be repaid.

• The scholar will participate in a beginning teacher support program during the first two years of teaching in a local high needs school.

To apply for the Noyce Scholars Program you must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
   
2. Second year or higher undergraduate status with at least three semesters of coursework in science or mathematics completed at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona.
   
3. Have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a major GPA of 2.5 or higher.
   
4. A desire to become a teacher of science or mathematics in a middle or high school classified by the NSF as a high-needs school.
   
5. Evidence of potential for success as a teacher from reference letters.
   
6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
   
7. Complete and submit a current online (preferably) FAFSA.
   
8. Complete and submit the online Noyce Scholars Application form, including a one-page personal statement that describes the following:

• your reasons for wanting to become a science or math teacher
• your philosophy about teaching and learning
• your personal characteristics or experiences that you believe are compatible with a potential to become a good teacher.

5. Solicit and send via mail a minimum of two letters of recommendation from instructors, professors, or teachers that you have had in college (see link for Information for References).
   
6. Send via mail a copy of an unofficial transcript from each college that you have attended.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

1. Member of an underrepresented cultural group in science and mathematics.
   
2. Financial need.

Important Announcements

Dates and Deadlines

• Application deadline: May 01, 2008

 

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Noyce Scholars Program Life Sciences South 248 P.O. Box 210106 Tucson, AZ 85721-0106 Phone: 520-621-1519 Fax: 520-621-3709