Lipscomb Noyce Scholars Program
Preparing secondary STEM teachers to teach in high-need schools
Do you enjoy math and science and want to make a difference in the lives of kids? Have you ever thought about being a middle school or high school teacher? The Lipscomb Noyce Scholars Program provides scholarships to encourage and support talented STEM majors to become 6-12 math and science teachers. The goal of this program is to develop highly qualified STEM teachers who are committed to teaching in high-need school districts. Apply by May 1, 2022 for priority consideration for the Fall 2022 cohort.
Read the news article about this $1.2 million NSF grant and Lipscomb University's work to recruit future educators.
About the Program
This program is funded through the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program and is a joint collaboration between Lipscomb's College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Noyce Scholars receive the following:
- Up to $16,500 per year in scholarship money during their junior and senior years
- Professional development opportunities in STEM education and culturally responsive teaching
- Support for passing teaching licensure exams
- Mentoring support throughout their training at Lipscomb and during their first years of teaching
Scholarship recipients are required to complete two years of teaching in a high-need school district for each year of support. Community college transfer students are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicant Qualifications
Students who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply for this scholarship:
- Citizen of US or permanent resident
- Current undergraduate sophomore/junior-level student or have completed a minimum of 45 hours of undergraduate work
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (biology, chemistry, physics, math, engineering, computer science)
- Currently have a 2.75 or better overall grade-point average, with a 2.75 or better average in STEM courses
- Must plan to obtain teacher certification upon completion of the program
The Scholarship Committee will interview Noyce finalists in order to determine scholarship recipients. Students selected as Noyce Scholars must be willing to sign a legally-binding agreement to teach in high-need middle or high schools for two years for each year of scholarship is received. Failure to comply will result in the scholarships reverting to student loans as per federal regulations.
Continuing eligibility requirements for Scholars include:
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, overall and within major
- Continue to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with teaching certification
- Participate in mandatory scholarship activities, such as the Lipscomb Noyce Scholars Orientation week prior to the fall semester, monthly seminars and other enrichment activities
How to Apply
Download Scholarship Application
In order to apply, candidates should do the following:
- Complete and submit the application
- Provide two references for a scholarship recommendation. (One recommendation needs to be from an instructor of an undergraduate STEM course).
- Submit an official transcript from any prior undergraduate institutions
- Submit a 500 word essay detailing why you are interested in STEM teaching as a profession and passion.
You may contact Dr. Kara Krinks at noyce@lipscomb.edu with any questions. Application deadline for priority consideration is May 1, 2022.
