UHWO Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships and Stipends funded project, Culturally Responsive Education and Teaching Empowerment (CREATE), focuses on drawing and retaining homegrown teachers to become STEM leaders in the community who are responsive to all student populations. This project is a collaborative effort between the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu (UHWO) and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM). By implementing innovative and efficient streamlined education, Noyce scholars will obtain a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences from UHWO and a secondary education teacher licensure.

Aside from providing scholarships, the project will incorporate two initiatives, Peer Academic Leader (PAL) and Math Teachers’ Circle of Hawai‘i (MaTCH), to further support Noyce scholars in becoming effective mathematics educators. The PAL component allows scholars field-based experiences by supporting and mentoring fellow UHWO students in mathematics and science courses. The MaTCH workshops introduce students to content-based activities and will challenge them to think of pedagogical implications and opportunities for these activities, as well as help to foster relationships with in-service mathematics educators who can further support the scholars in and beyond the project. Both initiatives will provide scholars with opportunities for authentic engagement in mathematics education and learning communities.

Benefits

Earn up to $60,000 in scholarship funds per year for the cost of attendance; the exact amount is based on financial need and posted cost of attendance.
Earn a starting salary of ~$60,000 as a 10-month Hawaii DOE teacher.
Priority to work on UHWO campus as Peer Academic Leaders (PALs), with a starting salary of $19.95 per hour.
Travel and professional development opportunities to local/national conferences.

Eligibility Criteria

Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident alien. Individuals who previously served (including those in concurrent service) as K-12 teachers are not eligible for scholarships or stipend support.
Is a UHWO student with at least junior status in the BSNS degree program.
Has maintained and graduated with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

How To Apply

Application Deadline: Applications are welcomed anytime.
Application Form with the following submission requirements:
- Resume
- Personal statement addressing commitment to teaching all community populations.
- Two application reference forms from any Math, Natural and Health Sciences faculty members
- Signed agreement letter
- Unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions (if applicable)
- Interview (The CREATE Noyce scholarship selection committee will reach out to schedule your interview after your application and documents are received.)

Commitment Requirement

Teaching Commitment: An individual awarded a scholarship must serve as a full-time STEM teacher in a high-need LEA for a total of two years for each full year in which a scholarship was received. This commitment must be fulfilled within eight years after completing the post-baccalaureate year to obtain teacher certification or licensure. If the teaching commitment is not fulfilled, repayment of the scholarship is required.
Participate in Math Teachers’ Circle at Hawaii (MaTCH) workshops during the years when the scholarships are received and during the teaching commitment.
Participate in NOYCE Summit and/or regional meetings or other local/national conferences.
Complete a minimum of 15 credits from approved multilingual and cultural pedagogical content courses.
Comply with the signed CREATE Noyce Program Scholars Acknowledgment of Commitment Requirements