Noyce Scholarship Application

Wittenberg’s ASCENT-STEM grant, funded by the NSF’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, provides generous funding to support students who are interested in teaching secondary STEM subjects in high-needs schools. The main goal of this program is to support and cultivate strong STEM teaching in the Springfield Community by recruiting and retaining high-quality STEM teachers.

Criteria and Expectations: The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship is available for students with junior and senior standing in Fall 2026. Awards are selective based on demonstration of excellent academic achievement and desire to pursue high-school teaching in high-need schools. This award is intended for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics, and minoring in Education. See https://www.wittenberg.edu/academics/education/noyce/scholarship-program for more information.

Amount: Approximately $20,000 per year, for college junior and seniors only. Students are encouraged to apply during the summer of their sophomore year. Actual award amounts may vary. There may be an opportunity for an additional stipend during the first years of teaching.

Deadline: Students must apply by July 15, 2026

Guidelines & Eligibility: All prospective Noyce Scholars will need to meet the following criteria:

Have status as U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents;
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before applying to the program;
Complete the scholarship application below;
Achieve and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0;
Declare a major in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics, as well as a minor in adolescent/young adult (AYA) education;
Have at least junior status;
Display the knowledge, skills, and disposition appropriate to teaching (as defined by Performance Outcomes for the TEP);
Commit to complete two years of service as a math or science teacher in a high-need school for each year of the scholarship (typically four years total);
Agree to remain connected with the Noyce project team after graduation and through their teaching obligation.

Wittenberg’s ASCENT-STEM program is supported by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant No. 2344921

Please complete the information below to be considered for the Noyce Scholarship.

Student Information:

Witt ID Number:

First Name:

Preferred Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

What is your current address?

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Academic Information:

What was your cumulative high school GPA?

What is your cumulative college GPA?

Which major do you intend to pursue at Wittenberg? Hold the Control button to select multiple options.

Required Documents to Upload:

Please upload a resume applicable coursework and extracurricular activities relating to teaching in your STEM field.

Please submit a two-page essay on the value of the Noyce Scholarship to your professional STEM teacher development. Some potential questions you could address in your essay are:

Please describe your intended major, and your interest in this field.
What are your educational and career goals, for college and beyond?
What interests you about teaching in a high-need school district?
Describe a time you learned something from someone with a different cultural background. What did you learn from this experience?

Acknowledgments:

Wittenberg’s ASCENT-STEM program is supported by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant No. 2344921.

By checking this box, I understand this Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program requires a commitment to complete two years of service as a math or science teacher in a high-need school for each year of the scholarship.

By checking this box, I agree to remain connected with the Noyce Project team after graduation and through my teaching obligation to fulfill research requirements for the program.

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