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Student Teaching Semester (your best estimate of when you will student teach)

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Question about the scholarship program should be emailed to: Dr. Paige Evans

Application deadline

The teachHOUSTON Scholarship Program seeks to support outstanding future teachers of STEM courses in the completion of their degrees. Students must demonstrate outstanding skills as STEM teacher candidates as well as a passion for making a difference in the world through teaching. This application may be used for the following scholarships: UH-LIFE Robert Noyce Scholarship for Future STEM Teachers; Robert Noyce teachHOUSTON Scholarship for Physics and Chemistry; The Elizabeth P. and Harold R. Williams Foundation University of Houston Scholarship; teachHOUSTON Challenge Fund and Greater Texas Foundation Scholarships; and other general scholarships. As this is a general scholarship application, not all information collected on this form will be used to determine eligibility and merit for all scholarships that use this form. We will only use the information you provide that is appropriate to each scholarship’s requirements and intent.

Additional Information:

By checking this box you are certifying electronically that the information contained in this application is correct and true. I authorize UH and NSM to verify any information relevant to my academic status at the University of Houston or any claims made herein.

Demographic Data

Answers to the following questions do not impact your eligibility for the TeachHouston scholarships.

Write a short (1-2 pages or 250 - 500 words) essay discussing what you believe to be the biggest challenges in math and science classrooms at high-risk schools. As a future educator, elaborate on the strategies you feel will help you to address these challenges. Include personal details – such as your own experiences as a student or information from your observations/teaching experiences.*

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Write a short essay on why you should be considered for this scholarship (financial need, first person to attend college in your family, etc...).*

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teachHOUSTON activities including leadership positions. Please state type, duration, and degree of involvement.*

Professional Development or Community Activities (not related to teachHOUSTON). Please state type, duration, and degree of involvement.*

Awards or Honors. Please state type, duration, and degree of involvement.*

Describe your career goals (250 word limit).*

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Leadership Positions Held. Please state type, duration, and degree of involvement.*

Upload Unofficial UH transcript*

Date of Birth:*

Email:*

Telephone:*

First Name:*

Did you participate in the "Communities in Schools" Program?*

Yes

Did you transfer from a community college? If so, what is the name of the community college?*

Yes

Did you participate in a Noyce Summer Internship as a freshman and/or sophomore?*

Yes

Would you like to be considered for the UH-LIFE Noyce Scholarship or Noyce Scholarship for Physics and Chemistry?*

Yes

Semester*

Education Background and Career Goals. Please select all that apply.*

I am among the first generation in my family to attend college

I am pursuing a health care-related career.

I plan to apply (or am applying) to medical school.

I plan to pursue a MS or PhD degree in math or science.

I plan to become a teacher.

I plan to get a job in industry.

I am employed to help pay for my education.

I will be a full-time student taking 12 hours or more (student teaching is considered full time).

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University of Houston

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

teachHOUSTON Scholarship Application