Frequently Asked Questions

Freshmen or sophomores majoring in a mathematics with a possible interest in teaching are eligible for paid internships in various teaching-related positions both on and off campus. These internships help students further explore their interest in teaching and hopefully attract them to the teaching field.

Juniors or seniors currently completing a baccalaureate mathematics degree are eligible to apply for the full National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholarships. The award amounts to $18,000 per year for up to two years. After being accepted into the program, students are required to complete a semester-long internship experience in a public school.

• Freshmen/Sophomores
  • Applicants for the K-State Robert Noyce Stipend are currently freshmen or sophomores majoring in mathematics.
  • Freshmen and sophomore applicants must:
    • Possess a cumulative 2.75 GPA
    • Have successful completion at least one semester of university credit at K-State
    • Be enrolled as a full-time student during the semester immediately following the semester for which the stipend award is received
    • Meet stated deadlines and requirements for application submission
• Juniors/Seniors
  • Applicants for the K-State Math Teachers Scholarship Program through the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Foundation are students who are currently completing a mathematics degree. Junior and senior applicants must:
    • Possess a cumulative 2.75 GPA.
    • Meet all of the requirements for admission to the teacher education professional program
    • Be enrolled as a full-time student during each academic year for which the award is received
    • Meet stated deadlines for application submission

• Freshmen/Sophomores
  • Apply and work for an internship experience in an informal education setting for a semester.
• Juniors/Seniors
  • Complete the Secondary Education Program Requirements
  • Sign a contract acknowledging that they understand the obligations and agree to repay K-State a pro-rated amount based on the extent to which they fail to meet their obligation.
  • Once placed in a high need school, Noyce Scholars will be responsible for annually requesting a letter from the school principal certifying completion of that year’s contract in the school.
  • Teach math for two years in a high need school for each awarded scholarship year. Recipient has eight years to fulfill this commitment.

No, as long as the school fits the criteria delineated in the K-State Math Teachers Scholarship Program Grant.

• Freshmen/Sophomores
  • Complete the online application
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions that you have attended (or permission to gain access through KSIS)
  • Statement of interest to teach mathematics
  • Two names of references – one from an advisor and one from a course instructor in your major supporting your interest in the stipend
  • Application Review and Award Announcements:
    • Review of applications will begin on April 1st for summer and fall internships and November 1^st for spring internships. (Applications will continue until positions are filled)
    • Noyce Stipend awards will be announced prior to the end of the semester in which the application was submitted.
  • Final selection will be made by the leadership team and will be based on:
    • Maturity as indicated by performance in academic courses and by references
    • Interest in mathematics education
    • Compatibility with acceptable internship sites;
• Juniors/Seniors
  • Complete the online application
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions that you have attended or permission to access academic records through KSIS
  • Statement of interest in teaching math in a high-need school
  • Three names of references
  • Application Deadlines and Award Announcements:
    • Applications must be submitted online by April 1st or November 1st for juniors/seniors
    • Noyce Scholarship awards will be announced prior to the start date of the subsequent academic semester
    • Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee that includes representatives from the Department of Mathematics and Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
    • The selection committee will recommend applicants to be interviewed by the leadership team (PI and Co-PIs)
    • Final selection will be made by the leadership team and will be based on:
      • Academic performance (grade point average in the targeted discipline as well as in all college work completed)
      • Intellectual potential (as evidenced by references and interview)
      • Teaching potential (as evidenced by references and interview)
      • Commitment to serving in a high need district (as evidenced in the statement of interest and interview)
      • Preference will be given to applicants from populations underrepresented in mathematics.

• Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory
• National Center for Education Statistics

Information and links to PRAXIS information are available on the College of Education PRAXIS Testing web page.

Once you have accepted a position in a high-need school, we provide on-going mentoring services minimally for 1 year, post completion of K-State Math Teacher Scholarship Program.

Information coming soon.

Recipient has eight years to fulfill this commitment.

Substitute teaching may count towards the program obligation if the position is in a high-needs school, and on a semester or long-term basis.