Noyce Program
Want to explore teaching high school mathematics?
Want money for college?
Become a Smoky Mountain Noyce Apprentice or Scholar!
Noyce Grant
In Fall 2024, a group of Mathematics and Education faculty members received a Noyce Grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant will provide scholarship money and strategic support to encourage students to become high school math teachers. This opens exciting doors for math students and the future of math education in our region!
The Smoky Mountain Noyce program supports those interested in teaching math in high school in two ways:
Apprentices: first- or second-year students at 蘑菇短视频 or NC Community Colleges. We provide $2000 stipends and help students decide if teaching high school math is right for them.
Scholars: after their apprenticeship, students can apply to become Scholars. Our Noyce Scholarship will pay up to $18,025 per year.
Both Apprentices and Scholars receive enhanced advising and mentorship.
Who can be a Smoky Mountain Noyce Apprentice?
First or second year students at 蘑菇短视频or NC Community Colleges are eligible to apprentice.
What do Smoky Mountain Noyce Apprentices receive?
Apprentices will earn a $2,000 stipend and receive specialized advising and mentoring from their Noyce Coach. Apprentices at community colleges will plan courses to make their transition to 蘑菇短视频easy and efficient.
What do Smoky Mountain Noyce Apprentices do?
Apprentices will work 100 hours per year with area Educational Enrichment Programs (EEPs). These EEPs will provide opportunities for career discernment and valuable early field expereience. Examples of EEPs are math tutoring at local high schools or middle schools and after-school enrichment programs. Apprentices will receive tutor training through WCU.
How do I become a Smoky Mountain Noyce Scholar?
Apprentices entering their junior and senior years at 蘑菇短视频(either as transfer students or as currently enrolled 蘑菇短视频students) are eligible to apply to be Noyce Scholars. Scholars will receive up to $18,026 per year (up to the cost of higher ed attendance, which could render the cost of attending 蘑菇短视频paid). For every year of Scholar support received, Scholars agree to teach for two years in a high-need LEA (the individual school does not need to be high need, only the LEA).
Breakdown of Participation by Year
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