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CALTEACH / NOYCE
Financial Support
There are a variety of scholarship opportunities for future science and mathematics teachers. For chemistry, engineering, and physics undergraduates interested in exploring teaching as a career, please see CalTeach Physical Sciences and Engineering for an internship opportunity. For potential science and mathematics teacher credential candidates, please see all opportunities below.
The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
CalTeach Santa Barbara
The CTSB Noyce Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for students who are pursuing a single subject credential in mathematics or science in UCSB’s TEP. Recipients must complete at least two years of teaching in a high need school district. High need is defined as: (a) a high percentage of individuals from families with incomes below the poverty line; (b) a high percentage of secondary school teachers not teaching in the content area in which the teachers were trained to teach; or (c) a high teacher turnover rate. The grace period for acquiring employment in a high need school is one year. If not employed in a high need school by year 2 and/or if two years of service in a high need school are not completed by year 8, the scholarship reverts to a loan with repayments pro-rated to reflect any partial teaching service. Please see the CTSB Noyce Application for more information.
CalTeach Physical Sciences and Engineering
For UCSB Freshmen or Sophomores in Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics
UCSB freshmen and sophomores in chemistry, engineering, and physics can earn up to $3,600 a year for work as CTPSE Noyce Interns in DP’s Engineering Academy and/or SBHS’s Green Academy (the engineering component). Because of Noyce rules, juniors and seniors are not eligible for this opportunity. We will award up to 14 Noyce Internships each year. Internship applications are due by June 7, 2013. There are four options for participation. Please see the CTPSE Internship Application for more information.
For UCSB Teacher Candidates Pursing A Credential in Chemistry or Physics
Starting in 2014-2015, UCSB teacher candidates pursuing a credential in physics or chemistry can apply for a CTPSE Noyce Teacher Scholar award of $20,000. Each Scholar will complete her or his yearlong student teaching experience in either the DP or SBHS Academies. Each will also participate in cohort-building, educational enrichment, and career guidance opportunities. In exchange for the scholarship, after graduation, CTPSE Noyce Teacher Scholars must teach for two years in a high need school. High need is defined as: (a) a high percentage of individuals from families with incomes below the poverty line; (b) a high percentage of secondary school teachers not teaching in the content area in which the teachers were trained to teach; or (c) a high teacher turnover rate. The grace period for acquiring employment in a high need school is one year. If not employed in a high need school by year 2 and/or if two years of service in a high need school are not completed by year 8, the scholarship reverts to a loan with repayments pro-rated to reflect any partial teaching service. We will begin accepting applications for these Scholarships in March 2014.
The Hearst Foundation Fellowship
UCSB’s TEP awards Hearst Foundation Scholarships of $5,000 each to five students pursuing a single subject credential in mathematics or science. Please see the Hearst Foundation Scholarship Application for more information.
The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
Potential science and mathematics teachers are encouraged to apply to the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation for Teaching Fellowships (see http://www.kstf.org/programs/teaching.html). KSTF Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellows are chosen from among individuals who have earned or are in the process of earning a degree in a discipline related to the science or math subject(s) they intend to teach. Fellowships are intended for individuals committed to teaching high school mathematics, physical sciences, or biological sciences. Applications are typically due in January. The Knowles Foundation Fellowship is not administered by UCSB.