The CSUSM Noyce Teacher Scholars program offers up to $12,000 each academic year for
CSUSM juniors, seniors, middle level credential candidates, and single subject credential
candidates in Mathematics and Science. Graduate students not in the credential a SOE
credential program are not eligible. The scholarship is awarded as a forgivable loan.
Students may accept the award for one, two, or three years, with a two-year commitment to teach as a mathematics or science teacher in a high-need school district for each
year the award is accepted. Scholarship recipients must also obtain a Single Subject
credential in math or science. Therefore, accepting the scholarship leads to a multi-year commitment.
Eligibility Requirements - at the time of award
- full time student at CSU San Marcos while receiving the scholarship (i.e., 12 units)
- declared or completed major in STEM--science, technology, engineering, and math. (Students
in Liberal Studies, Sociology, STEM Education, etc. are not in this category.)
- minimum 3.0 cumulative or in-major GPA
- no more than two years away from graduation (Junior standing)
- commitment to apply to or have been accepted to the CSUSM single subject or middle
level credential program, to obtain a Single Subject teaching credential in mathematics
or science
- are not awarded a U.S. Department of Education TEACH Grant
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Awardee Requirements
- maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0
- participate in regular Noyce activites, including STEM outreach activities such as
the Hands on Science and Learn-by-Doing lab experiences
- receive career mentoring and advising each semester
- complete a B.S degree in STEM and obtain a California preliminary Single Subject teaching credential in mathematics
or science
- two-year commitment as a mathematics or science teacher at a high need school district
for each year the award is accepted
- commit to remaining in contact with the CSUSM Noyce Teacher Scholars program as a
CSUSM Noyce Alumni
Awardee Benefits
- $12,000 annual scholarship, for up to 3 years (the last 2 years in undergraduate program
and 1 year in credential program)
- be recognized for your outstanding scholarship and commitment to teaching
- obtain early teaching experience
- develop personal relationships with mentors
- develop a professional network
- be part of the Noyce Alumni network
