The Robert Noyce Scholarship program, authorized under the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, seeks to encourage talented science, technology and mathematics majors to become elementary, middle and high school teachers by offering scholarships and stipend of up to $15,000 per year for up to two years. Up to ten scholarships are awarded to qualified seniors and up to ten stipends are awared to post-baccalaureate candidates in their M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching) year.

Noyce Scholars will join Trinity's teacher preparation program and complete the MAT before entering the teaching profession. Successful candidates must commit contractually to teach in high-need public schools for a minimum of two years for each year of funding. Click here to view the Novce Brochure

Selection Criteria

• GPA both overall and within the major field
• Ability to be an effective role model for students in San Antonio area schools
• Outstanding Intellectual and pedagogical potential
• Undergraduate major in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or Technology (STEM)

Who Should Apply?

Juniors or seniors at Trinity University majoring in the sciences, technology or math who are committed to becoming teachers.

Individuals from Trinity or other universities applying for the post-baccalaureate M.A.T. program whose undergraduate major was in science, technology or mathematics.

The application deadline is March 1st. Interested students should complete the Noyce Application and return it to the Department of Education, Second Floor, Storch Memorial Hall. Download the Noyce Application here.

What Are My Obligations?

Successful candidates must commit contractually to teach in high-need public schools for a minimum of two years for each year of funding received. Scholarships and stipends are considered loans that are forgiven upon the completion of the required teaching obligation. Awardees who default on meeting their obligations will be required to repay the award.

After completion of the M.A.T. program, scholarship recipients must supply annual employment verification and particpate in an annual graduate survey.

Recent Award Recipients

2007 – 2008 Academic Year	2008-2009 Academic Year
Amanda Chapman	Amanda Chapman
Katherine Fitch	Samantha Holmes
Samantha Holmes	Matthew Patty
Kelly Petersen	Kelly Petersen
McKinley White	Jessica Thomas