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RCNJ NOYCE GRANT
Scholarships for future middle and high school math, computer science, and science teachers.
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RUN2STEM@ramapo.edu
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program:
Prepare STEM Scholars for the Future of Education
UP TO FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND $10,000 SALARY SUPPLEMENT SUPPORT
For students that qualify, the program provides up to full tuition scholarships for up to 3 years of undergraduate education. There is an additional $10,000 salary supplement for the first year of teaching. For the average Ramapo College undergraduate student, this would be a total award of $55,000.
The Noyce program supports talented STEM undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 science or math teachers in high-need school districts.
- Undergraduate STEM majors seeking teacher education certification may get up to three years of scholarship support to complete both their major and teacher certification requirements starting in their junior year.
- Post-baccalaureate individuals who have previously earned a STEM degree may receive up to one year of stipend support that results in completing their teacher certification requirements.
The Noyce program has a teacher service commitment of all RUN2STEM Scholars to teach for two years in a high needs district for each year of funding received.
About
The Ramapo Undergraduate Noyce STEM Scholars program, RUN2STEM, is a project that aims to serve the national need of preparing well-qualified and experienced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) secondary teachers who are committed to teaching in high-need school districts and prepared for the future of education.
Our Partners
• Bergen Community College – RUN2STEM has special benefits just for Bergen CC students!
• Secaucus Public School District
• Hawthorne School District
RUN2STEM Scholars
Ramapo Undergraduate Noyce STEM Scholars will be members of a community of practice that includes regional stakeholders, practicing teachers, and education experts. These RUN2STEM educators are committed to elevating and promoting the profession of teaching in STEM, instructing in high-need school districts and prepared for the future of education.
FAQs
What are the STEM majors that qualify?
All students must also be accepted into the Teacher Education program and enrolled in one of the following majors:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
Coming soon:
- Integrated Science (some tracks)
Why become a high school or middle school teacher?
✔ At year 15, the middle 50% of teacher salaries ranges between $68,000 and $114,000, nationally.
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- According to the NJDOE, the median state teacher salary is now $80,196.
✔ Teacher salaries are competitive with other jobs you can get with the same degree.
✔ Grade 7-12 science and math teachers get paid more than most college teaching faculty.
✔ You can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a science or math teacher.
✔ There are student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for math and science teachers.
✔ Most teaching jobs have better retirement benefits than other jobs you can get with the same degree.
✔ Nearly all teachers report having creative freedom in their classrooms.
✔ 87% of teachers report that they are treated with respect by students and their parents.
✔ About half of all science and math majors report an interest in becoming a teacher.
✔ Behind every advance in medicine or technology is a teacher who left a lasting impression.
Nationally, the salary of a teacher meets or exceeds salaries with other education levels.
Data from Get the Facts Out.
Why become a RUN2STEM Scholar?
- Scholarship money to earn STEM degree with Teaching Certification (Up to full tuition scholarship) beginning in junior year for up to 3 years to earn undergraduate degree with teaching certification
- Faculty mentoring from STEM faculty
- Faculty mentoring from TE faculty
- In-service teacher mentoring
- Academic support – STEM Center
- Social support – mentorship, workshop, and clinical practice experiences
- Career support – Cahill Career Center and Teacher Education program
- Lunch and Learn professional development series
- Workshop series on the use of artificial intelligence in STEM education
- Clinical placement and observation in high-needs schools
- Continued mentoring as in-service teachers
- Salary supplement of $10,000 for first year of teaching
Who is eligible to become a RUN2STEM scholar?
- Be at least junior status as a science or math major (at least 64 credits),
- or hold a B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (post-baccalaureate)
- Be accepted into the Teacher Education Certification program at Ramapo College.
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the annual deadline.
- Verifies citizenship eligibility and scholarship amount
- Be a full-time student at Ramapo College (at least 12 credits per semester)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
What is the teaching service commitment?
An individual awarded a scholarship or stipend must serve as a full-time STEM teacher in a high-need school district for a total of two years for each full-year in which a scholarship or stipend was received, to be fulfilled within eight years after completing the STEM baccalaureate program or within four years for a post-baccalaureate student after completing teacher certification.
What is a high-needs school district?
A list of high needs school districts is available at: https://studentaid.gov/tcli/directory-search
*we will use the most recent listing available, which is currently 2022-2023.
How do I apply?
Prior to applying, you should meet with Chris Hainzl (RUN2STEM@ramapo.edu) to discuss the program.
If you need help completing the application, then please reach out to Chris as well.
Link to application (Qualtrics survey).
For those not yet at Ramapo, please start an application and contact admissions via email or text at anytime for assistance – admissions@ramapo.edu or 201-581-3517.
What is the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program by the National Science Foundation?
The Noyce program supports talented STEM undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 STEM teachers, as well as experienced, exemplary K-12 teachers to become STEM master teachers in high-need school districts. It also supports research on the effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts. More information about the program can be found on the National Science Foundation program page.
Project Goals
- Increase the number of students pursuing secondary certification in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science at RCNJ by 50%, to a total of 45 graduates with STEM secondary licensure over the five-year funding period
- Prepare 16 Noyce Scholars to teach STEM in a high-need school district
- Graduate 16 Noyce Scholars who are committed to teach in a high-need school district
- Train current and future STEM teachers on how to use AI and other technological advancements in the classroom
- Develop a course plan for students transferring from Bergen Community College who will complete their secondary licensure at Ramapo College within three years.
Program Contacts
For more information, contact RUN2STEM@ramapo.edu
Amanda Beecher – PI and Professor of Mathematics
e-mail: abeecher@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7159, Office: G-128H
Christopher Hainzl – Project Coordinator
e-mail: chainzl@ramapo.edu
telephone:(201) 684-7857, Office: E-241
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
p: 201-684-7500
e: information@ramapo.edu
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