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Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Apply Now: Applications due November 1st, 2025
The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is funded through the National Science Foundation and seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. This program seeks to increase the number of highly qualified secondary teachers with strong STEM content knowledge who teach in high-need school districts. Scholarships are for up to $26,724 per year ($13,362 per semester) and students can apply for the scholarship for up to two years.
Who Can Apply?
- Students in BSEd Mathematics or BSEd Science NAUTeach Program
- Students with at least junior-level status
- US Citizens/Permanent US residents
Preference is given to:
- Exceptionally talented students who demonstrate academic merit through both cumulative GPA and content-based GPA
- Individuals identified as underrepresented in STEM fields
- Students who demonstrate financial need
The application consists of: (1) a Noyce application form that gathers demographic, scholastic, and other pertinent information; (2) a personal statement regarding the applicant’s motivation for studying mathematics or science education, as well as his/her/their career goals; (3) a statement of financial need (i.e. FAFSA or statement from financial assistance office verifying level of unmet need); and (4) transcripts from NAU and other college-level institutions; documentation of progress toward degree.
Benefits of becoming a Noyce scholar include:
- Serving students in high-need schools
- Support transitioning into teaching through a Bridge to Teaching program
- Participation in annual Noyce Summit
- Inclusion in regional Noyce activities and professional development
The Noyce Scholarship Program also includes an outreach/partnership with CCC; a Bridge to teaching program; and an annual Noyce Summit that promotes community and collaboration for Noyce recipients and all interested NAUTeach graduates.
What do I have to do to “pay it back”:
- Teach for 2 years in a high-need school in the US for every year of the scholarship accepted
- Participate in NAU’s Bridge to Teaching program.
For more information on any part of the NAU Noyce Scholars program, please email angie.hodge@nau.edu.