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Scholarships available to 10 science and math undergraduates pursuing a Master’s in teaching degree

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program will award 10 scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each to science and math undergraduate students wanting to pursue a one-year master’s degree in teaching (MAT) to become a certified teacher. This program is designed to increase the number of highly qualified middle and high school teachers (grades 7-12) in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, mathematics and physics.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµscholarships are available to students who meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in science or math
• Are NOT education majors
• Seek to become science or math teachers in grades 7-12
• Are interested in working with high needs school districts

¾«¶«Ó°Òµscholarships are being offered to anyone who qualifies, so all interested individuals are invited to apply.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµMAT program is an 11-monthlong accelerated program with 44 hours of graduate coursework, practicum work in a school and 12 weeks of full-time teaching.

How to apply:

• Application forms are available at: www.kent.edu/ehhs/mat/noyce-scholars-program.cfm.
• ¾«¶«Ó°Òµapplicant must provide the following: transcript evaluation, résumé, brief essay highlighting his/her commitment to adolescent education, and three letters of recommendation.
• Eligible candidates will appear for an in-depth interview with the selection committee.
• Application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2013 (or until 10 scholarships are awarded).

For more information, visit www.kent.edu/ehhs/mat/noyce-scholars-program.cfm or contact Lisa Borgerding (Donnelly), Ph.D., atldonnell@kent.edu.

For more information about ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s College of Education, Health and Human Services, visit www.kent.edu/ehhs.

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