SMI

Recipient must be either a current UCR:

1) STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) major with intent of pursuing single-subject science or mathematics teaching credential

OR

2) Single-Subject Science or Mathematics Teaching Credential Candidate who has earned a STEM Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Minimum Requirements:

• Major: Declared as a major in either the College of Natural Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) or the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)
• Class Level Standing (one of the following status):

• UCR Junior or Senior level student (completion of 90 units or more) with anticipation of completing a STEM degree within the next two years and intention to pursue a single-subject science or mathematics teaching credential
  

• UCR Single-Subject Science or Mathematics Teaching Credential Candidate with a STEM degree
  

• Academic Status: Good Standing
• GPA (cumulative): 3.0 or greater
• Early Field Experiences: EDUC 3 and EDUC 4 or equivalent
  
• Teaching Credential Potential: Demonstrated eligibility for UCR Teaching Credential Program
• Noyce Application: Submit completed Noyce Application, which includes two letters of recommendation and personal narrative essays
  
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident Alien

• Advanced Field Experiences: SMI & ALPHA Apprentice Program or equivalent
• Exams Completion: CBEST AND CSET (one or more science/mathematics subtests)

• Academic Merit (Primary Consideration)

• Demonstrated academic excellence as confirmed by academic transcripts
• Potential to meet UCR credential program requirements
• Personal Narrative Essays
• Letters of Recommendation

• Financial Need (Secondary Consideration)

• Be available for apprentice placement at Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) beginning:

• August 10, 2009: Credentialed Candidates
• January, 2010: Junior and Senior Level Candidates

• Working towards completion OR completing a teaching credential program from UCR and earning a California "preliminary" teaching credential for single-subject mathematics or one of the science disciplines.
• Teach mathematics or science in a high-need school (as defined by the National Science Foundation) for two years for every one year of scholarship received.
• The high-need school teaching obligation must be fulfilled within six years of earning the California "preliminary" teaching credential.

If these conditions are not satisfied, the scholarship will revert to a loan with repayment pro-rated to reflect any partial teaching service.