Want to become a Noyce Scholar?
Eligibility
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- Undergraduate major in a STEM discipline
- Interest in secondary science or mathematics teacher certification
- Strong academic standing
- Commitment to teach two years in a high-needs school district after program completion
What you’ll receive
- $20,000 in scholarship funds distributed across two academic years
- Faculty/peer mentorship, summer institute, 3 workshops each semester
- Funded travel to professional STEM education conferences
Application requirements (upload list)
- Unofficial transcript (PDF)
- Email address of a person who can provide a letter of recommendation.
- Two-page essay (PDF/Word) addressing: Why you want to become a STEM teacher
- How you will contribute to the Noyce community (leadership, research, service, etc.)
- Your commitment to teaching in high-needs schools
- How this opportunity aligns with your professional goals
Selection process
- Applications reviewed by UT San Antonio faculty from COS and COEHD
- Evaluation based on academic achievement, financial need, alignment to goals, and desire to work with students in high-needs communities
- Top applicants invited to interview with the project team and faculty
Timeline
Timeline
| 2025–2026 | 2026–2027 | 2027–2028 | |
| Application Opens | November 2025 | November 2026 | November 2027 |
| Application Deadline | February 2026 | February 2027 | February 2028 |
| Interviews | March 2026 | March 2027 | March 2028 |
| Award Announcements | April 2026 | April 2027 | April 2028 |
| Program Start | Summer 2026 | Summer 2027 | Summer 2028 |
By applying, you acknowledge:
- Two years of teaching in a high-needs district after program completion
- Participation in summer institutes and three workshops per semester
- Participation in conference travel and related professional activities
