Application Information, Eligibility & Requirements

Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 will support talented math and science majors and degree holders as they pursue a middle and/or high school math or science teaching credential.
 

Application Information

2022 - 2023 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Application Process

  • Application - Fillable Application (PDF)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation - Recommendation Form
    • Evaluator: Letter of recommendation can be emailed directly to Dr. Björg Jóhannsdóttir at bjohannsdottir@csustan.edu. If you wish to mail the letter, please see the Mail option below for the address.
  • Copy of unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Personal Statement (refer to the application for questions/topics).
  • Well-qualified applicants will be notified if they will be invited to move forward in the review and selection process. 

Application Deadline:
Announcing June 17, 2022

To submit your application, please use 1 of the following 3 options.

1. Email: Please email the complete application packet to Administrative Staff, Sarai Delgadillo at smeza1@csustan.edu.

​2. Mail: Please mail the complete application packet to:

California State University Stanislaus
College of Education, DBH 301
ATT: Sarai Delgadillo
One University Circle
Turlock, California 95382

3. Mail Room Drop Off: If you choose to drop off the application in the Mail Room, please put the complete application packet in a manila envelope with the address stated above.

*NOTE: A Daily Self-Screening Form must be filled out before dropping the complete application packet off in the Mail Room.

Building Location: Mary Stuart Rogers Building
See Building #010, Basement Floor: Map
Hours: M – F from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM


Student Eligibility

  • Students who have attained a BA or BS degree in STEM and have been admitted into the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) for Fall 2022 as a Math or Science candidate.
  • Maintained a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (or better).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident Alien.
  • Must have a completed FAFSA on file (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

*This scholarship is open to students from all underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Examples of ideal applicants include, but are not limited to, students from racial minorities typically underrepresented in higher education, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and or similar situations.


Robert Noyce Scholar Requirements

  • Attend the annual Robert Noyce Academy.
  • Complete 15 hours of professional development opportunities per academic year.
  • Participate in monthly development and support network meetings throughout the academic year.
  • Meet with a Credential Program prerequisite advisor twice per academic year.
  • Participate in annual interviews.
  • Attend and/ or present at a STEM education conference or workshop (off campus).
  • Complete a BA or BS degree in science or mathematics.
  • Complete the Single Subject Credential Program prerequisite requirements.
  • Complete 45 hours of early-field experience in a 7-12 classroom (currently paused due to COVID-19).
  • Fulfill the California Basic Education Skills requirement (i.e. pass CBEST).
  • Fulfill the math or science subject matter competency requirement by completing an undergraduate Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or passage of the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET).
  • Complete the Single Subject Teacher Credential Program.
  • Teach in a high-need* school in exchange for a scholarship.

* The term "high need educational agency" as defined in Section 201 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, means a district that meets one or more of the following criteria:
1. Schools that serve low-income students.
2. Schools with a high percentage of secondary teachers who are not teaching in the content area for which they were trained; or schools with a high teacher turnover rate.