Noyce Fellowship Program

The Noyce Fellowship program at the University of Georgia is supported by agrant from the National Science Foundation (DUE #0833276).

September 17, 2009

In just the past two weeks, we have been awarded additional funding for two additional Noyce Fellowships in both mathematics and science to begin in Spring semester 2010. APPLY NOW.

Are you applying for admission to graduate programs in Mathematics or Science Education that will also include initial certification to teach these subjects? Do you have a bachelor’s degree in either mathematics or a science field? You may be eligible to apply for a fellowship that will provide financial support for a degree and certification expenses.

What is it?

The Department of Mathematics and Science Education has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation titled: Capitalizing on Talent: The Noyce Fellows Program at the University of Georgia. As a result of this award, individuals who have completed undergraduate degrees in mathematics to in the sciences will be eligible to apply for a Noyce Fellowship that will provide financial support for gaining certification to teach secondary mathematics or science as well as a graduate degree in those fields. Individuals selected to participate will proceed through a carefully structured four-semester program designed to help them develop subject matter knowledge for teaching and implement that knowledge in diverse school settings. Your tuition and fees will be paid for up to 4 semesters, and you will receive a one-time stipend of $4000 to assist you with your expenses related to attending graduate school.

What is required from prospective applicants in order to be eligible?

All applicants for graduate programs in Mathematics and Science Education must submit transcripts from prior degrees, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation. For Noyce Fellow applicants we will also require applicants to write an essay (described below) and make a statement regarding their financial need for the fellowship. Preference will be given to individuals who are pursuing a graduate degree, have a record of high academic achievement, relevant prior professional experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with youth in high-need areas, and financial need. We will also strive to select a diverse cohort of Noyce Fellows with respect to gender, ethnicity, and prior experience.

What is required if one is selected?

All recipients of the Noyce fellowship must teach for at least two years in a public school district in the United States that meets the Federal definition of “high needs.” Click the link to read the definition of “high needs school district.”

What issues must be addressed in the essay?

The essay should be approximately 2 to 3 typed (single spaced) pages that address issues encapsulated in these items/questions:

Describe your experiences working with youth in formal or informal settings (with an emphasis on 6th-12th graders in educational settings if you have such experiences).

Describe your commitment to teaching for 2 years in a high-need school district. See web site for a definition of high-need district.

How will receiving the Noyce Scholarship better enable you to pursue teacher certification?

What unique contributions would you make to the experiences of your peers if you were to be selected as one of the Noyce Fellows?

How do I apply?

Contact the graduate coordinator in Mathematics Education (Dr. John Olive) or Science Education (Dr. David Jackson) for additional information. Complete an application to graduate school for admission into a graduate degree program that suits your background and future plans. Submit the essay to Ms. Helen Rogers in the Department office of Mathematics and Science Education. You may contact her at hrogers@uga.edu or 706-542-4545.

Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2009 will receive full consideration for the Noyce fellowship. Applications received after this date will be accumulated until November 1, 2009 for review immediately afterwards. If after this time, fellowships for spring 2010 remain unfilled we will accumulate applications until December 1, 2009 and then review.