Program Information

Science and mathematics majors and professionals:

The National Science Foundation has awarded UNT a $750,000 grant to offer scholarships to talented science and mathematics majors and professionals interested in teaching at the secondary level. Dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Robert M. Noyce, the scientist credited with the invention of the integrated chip, the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship program seeks to increase the quantity and quality of secondary mathematics and science teachers nationwide. Over the next four years, the UNT Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Teacher Education and Administration, in conjunction with the North Texas Rural School Consortium, and Irving, Richardson, and Denton ISDs, will offer a total of 55 scholarships and stipends in the amount of $10,000 per academic year to support the preparation of secondary science and mathematics teachers.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

• U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
• UNT junior (must be in senior standing at the time of award) or senior standing or graduate standing for the upcoming semester.
• Majoring in or have completed a degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, or a related science discipline AND have completed at least 50% of major requirements by the time funding is scheduled for receipt.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall at the time application is submitted.

The scholarship/stipend program is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Students from diverse backgrounds and students with financial need are strongly encouraged to apply.

How can I apply?

Application forms and submission instructions, along with the conditions for receipt of scholarship/stipend support, can be obtained at the UNT Noyce website located at www.unt.edu/noyce/application_checklist.shtml. Further information can also be obtained by calling the Teach North Texas Program Advisor at (940) 565-3890, emailing noyce@unt.edu or by visiting the Teach North Texas office in Marquis Hall Room 127.

What are the scholarship dates?

Applications are accepted on a continuing basis. Scholarships will be awarded during the Spring 2012 semester. Applicants not receiving an award during the first round will automatically be considered for the second round.

Fall semester deadlines
Priority Application Deadline: 3^rd week of October
Interview Dates for qualifying applicants: First two weeks of November
Award Announcements: Week before finals, at the earliest

 

Spring semester deadlines

Priority Application Deadline: Last week of March
Interview Dates for qualifying applicants: Last two weeks of April
Award Announcements: Week before finals, at the earliest

Whom can I contact for more information?

Jennifer McDonald
Teach North Texas Student Services Coordinator

Marquis Hall Room 127
Phone: (940) 565-3890
Email: noyce@unt.edu

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