Become an Undergraduate Scholar

Science and math educators are in critical need across the country and in high demand in New York State.

Scholarship opportunities are available for 

• Undergraduate SUNY Cortland science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and economics majors:
  • Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Economics majors
• Undergraduate SUNY Cortland Adolescence Education majors:
  • Adolescence Education Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics majors
• Transfer STEM or Economics (BS) majors

Eligibility 

• Full-time (12 UG credits/semester)
• College junior or senior in standing
• Declared major in STEM or Adolescence Education Math or Science
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.85
• US citizen, national, or permanent resident alien
• Recipients are expected to teach in a qualified K-12 school for two years for every year of support received

Did you know? The average GPA of SUNY Cortland Noyce Scholars is 3.7

Application 

Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2017. 

2017/2018 Undergraduate Noyce Scholar Application

Benefits to Becoming a Noyce Scholar

Noyce Community:
When you become a Noyce Scholar, you become part of a larger community of the best and brightest science and math educators around the country. 

Annual Noyce Workshop:
Noyce Scholars meet with local STEM Master Teachers to learn about effective teaching practices in high-need schools. 

Professional Development Support: 
Noyce Scholars can apply for funds to attend regional conferences and/or to join professional societies.

Noyce Facebook:
Noyce Scholars are invited to join the Noyce networking site on Facebook. Opportunities for Noyce Scholars (e.g., paid summer research experiences) and general educator discussions are posted.

Graduation Stoles:
Noyce Scholars will receive special recognition Noyce graduation stoles to wear during graduation ceremonies.

Noyce Annual Celebration:
A gathering of family members and faculty/staff is held in honor of current Noyce Scholars.