St. John Fisher College Robert Noyce Scholar Program

 
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    The St. John Fisher College (SJFC) Robert Noyce Scholar Program, Fisher Scholars for Rural Schools (FISCHRS), is a program to increase the number of qualified and effective mathematics teachers in high-needs rural K-12 schools. This program, which is funded by a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, will provide scholarships to students pursuing certification in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) in mathematics. The scholarships will cover up to the total cost of attendance for three years - Junior and Senior year of the undergraduate mathematics program, and one year of work in the Graduate Program in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (GMST) - at St. John Fisher College. At the end of this time, scholarship recipients will have earned at least a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and initial teacher certification in Adolescence Mathematics Education. In addition to the scholarship, the program will include enhanced advisement for students, field placement partnerships, and expanded mentoring and induction support for teachers after they receive initial certification.

    Award Details

    The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program at St. John Fisher College provides financial assistance and induction support to new teachers. In particular, Noyce Scholars will receive:

    • Financial support up to the total cost of attendance for the junior and senior year of their undergraduate program
    • Full tuition support for one year of graduate work
    • Additional mentoring support during their first years of teaching
    • Other opportunities for induction and professional development

    Eligibility Requirements

    Scholarships are awarded to cover the cost of attending St. John Fisher College during their junior and senior years and one year of graduate school. Scholarships are awarded for both current students, as well as transfer students.  Applicants must:

    • be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or permanent resident alien
    • be entering junior year of a BA or BS program at St. John Fisher College, majoring in mathematics
    • maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
    • be able to pass a criminal background check
    • have grades of B- or above in all courses counting towards their major and certification program

    All Noyce Scholars are required to:

    • obtain their teaching certification at St. John Fisher College through the GMST program
    • meet with faculty advisors at least once per semester until certification is complete
    • complete Noyce Scholar survey and assessment forms during the certification process and for the duration of the teaching commitment
    • maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with grades of B- or above in all courses counting towards their matheatics major and education certification
    • teach in a high-needs school district for a period of two years for every year of funding received

    All recipients of Noyce Scholarships and Stipends will sign a legally binding promissory note prior to receiving funding and graduates will be required to provide verification of employment in a high-needs school during their service requirement. If a Noyce scholar fails to provide such verification for six years, he or she will be required to return the (prorated) funds with interest.

    Apply

    Students who are eligible to apply for the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program can download the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program Application and provide the following components for review:

    • Completed and signed application form (PDF)
    • Official academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
    • Two letters of recommendation (included with the application form)
    • Personal statement (2-3 pages) describing your educational and career goals.  You will want to address:
      • your interest in and commitment to mathematics or science education
      • Your commitment to teaching in a high-needs school
      • characteristics of effective mathematics or science teaching, based on your experience
    • FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) on file with St. John Fisher College's Office of Financial Aid

    Application review will begin February 1, 2012, and continue until all scholarships have been awarded.

    Finalists may be invited to attend an on-campus interview at St. John Fisher College.


    Contacts

    For more information about the St. John Fisher College Robert Noyce Scholar Program, please contact:

    Bernard Ricca, Ph.D.
    Director, Graduate Program in Mathematics, Science and Technology Information
    Phone: 585-899-3866
    Email: bricca@sjfc.edu

    Mailing Address
    St. John Fisher College
    3690 East Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14618