National Science Foundation
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program

The highly prestigious, nationally recognized Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship supports exceptional students who plan to teach STEM fields in a high-needs school with $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship, funded by the National Science Foundation, is renewable for up to two years. Once awarded, scholars do not need to re-apply.

Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in teaching STEM can earn a starting salary of $60,000. While STEM is comprised of several areas of study, certifications areas available at SHSU are for Math and Science, grades 7-12. Certain districts in the State of Texas also offer additional stipends for teaching in STEM fields and in high-needs schools. As a Teacher, you also become eligible to apply for the Teach Grant (Federal Loan Forgiveness.) 

For eligible scholars, the Noyce Scholarship Program can provide up to two years of SHSU tuition at $10,000 per year. (About $5000, a semester for up to 4 semesters.)

*Ideally applicants should be of Sophomore or Junior standing at SHSU or be transfer ready from a community college and be willing to double major in STEM + earn a teaching certification. However, classification exceptions may apply. We are happy to answer any specific questions you may have about eligibility. 

• Qualifications

  To qualify, students must:

  • Be classified as a Sophomore or Junior (exceptions may apply). SHSU classification hours can be view here. 
  • Earn a secondary single subject teaching certification in a STEM subject (Math/Science) and teach in a secondary (grades 7-12) high-needs school. Although STEM is comprised of various subject areas, the SHSU certification areas that align with NSF requirements are for Math and Science. 
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, which is the GPA required for admission into the Educator Prep Program (EPP) 
  • Be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Noyce is a federally funded program, so SHSU is not at liberty to provide flexibility for this requirement.
  • Provide unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions, an updated resume, and a letter of support from a STEM Faculty Member
    
    
• Commitment Requirement

  The scholarship requires that recipients commit to completing two years of full-time teaching in a high-needs school district for each year of scholarship support. A 2-year scholarship would require a 4-year teaching commitment. The teaching commitment must be fulfilled within eight years after completing the program. If the teaching commitment is not fulfilled, repayment of the scholarship is required.

• Fall 2025 Timeline

  Below is the timeline for the Fall 2025 application process. Applications for Fall 2025 would be awarded for a Fall 2025 start. Applicant classification in Spring 2025 should be between Sophomore, Junior and potentially Senior status. 

  March 1st - Applications for Fall 2025 OPEN
  April 11th - Applications due
  April 11th - April 18th - 1 on 1 interview w/Scholarship Director
  April 18th - April 25th - Application review by Scholarship Committee
  May 2nd - In-person Interviews (Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the Scholarship Committee, in-person on the SHSU campus.) 

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  Junior Year - $10,000 award
  Noyce scholars will participate in program coordination and planning of SHSU COSET STEM camp and local area community service projects. Community engagement and service is highly valued by students, staff, and faculty at SHSU.

  Senior Year - $10,000 award
  Noyce scholars will complete their field-based experiences and clinical teaching semesters at their assigned school districts. Monthly dinners and a community network of other STEM scholars and SHSU faculty, staff and community mentors. Scholars will also participate in professional development and mentoring opportunities from Noyce scholar alumni to ensure they are prepared for service in the classroom. Mentoring to all new teachers upon employment, and implement a peer mentoring network among Noyce scholars.

Questions?

The Noyce Program Director is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding eligibility, application submission and/or requirement of selected Scholars. SHSU students can schedule meetings online through Campus Connect. Non-SHSU students can schedule meetings through Microsoft Bookings. 

Tiffany J. Driver, M.Ed.
Director | Noyce Scholarship Program
School of Teaching & Learning | College of Education  
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Teacher Education Center – 107H
tjdriver@shsu.edu  | 936-294-3528