Noyce Scholarship

To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the following:

• Be in a position to attain third-year status in the following year
• Major in biology, chemistry, or mathematics
• Attain and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete a FAFSA
• Acknowledge the requirement to teach in a high-need school district in Kansas or Missouri
• Have status as a United States citizen or permanent resident

Candidates must meet all the criteria for entering the Baker University School of Education teacher preparation program, including passing a background check, passing a TB test, and adhering to state and district requirements for student teachers.

Applicants will be required to provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member at Baker and must submit a short personal statement that addresses their interest in STEM education.

Undergraduate students can apply by March 15 in the spring before their third year in college (or the equivalent) and if selected to be a Baker University Noyce Scholar, they will receive $11,000 in scholarships per year. The scholarship funds can help students finish their STEM degree and also complete the needed education courses and experiences that lead to teaching licensure.

Students selected to be Noyce Scholars will also have a chance to receive stipends for courses taken during the summer as well as stipends for serving as Noyce Mentors. Each scholar will also receive funds to attend professional conferences.

All recipients of scholarships and stipends must commit to teach for two years in high-needs schools for every year of Noyce funding. High-need schools constitute a wide array of districts from urban to rural, and Noyce Scholars can pursue positions throughout Kansas and Missouri upon graduation and teacher licensure.

As specified by the National Science Foundation, applicants must be United States citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens.