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The Robert Noyce Scholar Program

About | Eligibility Requirements | Apply | Contacts

About

The Nazareth College Robert Noyce Scholar Program, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, supports our committment to increasing the number of qualified and effective mathematics and science teachers in high-needs K-12 schools. The program will provide undergraduate scholarships and graduate stipends to students enrolled in Inclusive Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) in the areas of mathematics, biology and chemistry and in Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) with majors in mathematics or the sciences.

In addition, the program will support enhanced advisement for students, unique field placement partnerships, and research opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers.

Click here (PDF) to download more information about the Robert Noyce Scholar Program at Nazareth College.


Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate scholarships of up to $12,000 per year scholarships awarded to scholarship recipients during their junior and senior years only. Scholarships are awarded for both current students, as well as transfer students.  Applicants must:

Graduate stipends of up to $30,000 per year are awarded to stipend recipients during one calendar year only. Applicants must:

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All Noyce Scholars are required to:

  • obtain their teaching certification at Nazareth College
  • meet with faculty advisors at least once per semester
  • participate in all Noyce Scholar events
  • complete Noyce Scholar survey and assessment forms
  • maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with grades of B- or above in all courses counting towards their major and education certification
  • teach in a high-needs school district for a period of two years for every year of funding received

All recipients of Noyce Scholarships and Stipends will sign a legally binding promissory note prior to receiving funding and graduates will be required to provide verification of employment in a high-needs school during their service requirement. If a graduate fails to provide such verification within eight years for scholarship recipients, or four years for stipend recipients, he or she will be required to return the funds with interest.

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Apply

Students who are eligible to apply for the Robert Noyce Scholar Program can download the Robert Noyce Scholar Program Application and provide the following components for review:

  • Completed and signed undergraduate application form (PDF) or graduate application form
  • Official academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
  • Two letters of recommendation (download PDF recommendation form here)
  • Personal statement (2-3 pages) describing your educational and career goals.  You will want to address:
    • your interest in and commitment to mathematics or science education
    • Your commitment to teaching in a high-needs school
    • characteristics of effective mathematics or science teaching, based on your experience
  • FAFSA on file with Nazareth College’s Office of Financial Aid (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)

Undergraduate application review will begin March 15, 2010, and continue until all scholarships have been awarded.
Graduate application review will begin April 15, 2010, and continue until all scholarships have been awarded. .

Finalists will be invited to attend an on-campus interview at Nazareth College.


Contacts

For more information about the Robert Noyce Scholar Program, please contact:

Dr. Lynn O'Brien, Program Director
Phone: 585-389-2583
Email: noycesch@naz.edu

Click here (PDF) to download a list of the Robert Noyce Scholar Program Advisory Board members at Nazareth College.

Mailing Address
Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618-3790

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