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Application for Robert Noyce ScholarshipFall 2020 Deadline for submission: May 7, 2020 Applicant Information UTRGV Email address: Personal permanent Email address: Highlight one.. I am

Application for Robert Noyce Scholarship

Fall 2020 Deadline for submission: May 7, 2020

Applicant Information

UTRGV Email address:

Personal permanent Email address:

(Highlight one.) I am a: a) U.S citizen or national b) Permanent resident alien (Highlight one.) I am a: a) Junior (60+ hours) b) Senior (90+ hours)

(Highlight one.) I am currently in the UTeach RGV program: a) Yes b) No

Current Cumulative GPA: Current Content (Science and Math) GPA:

Transcript

Provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript

Course Name Credit Hours If course is completed,provide grade below. If course is in progress,

mark with an X below UTCH 1101 (Step 1) 1

UTCH 1102 (Step 2) 1

1. List college activities (student organizations, sports, undergraduate research experiences, presentations, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, internships, work-study or direct wage positions, etc.).

2. List public service and community activities (homeless services, free tutoring services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious

organizations, etc.) Do not repeat items listed previously.

3. List awards, scholarships, or other special recognitions you have received.

Recommendation Letters

Have three (3) completed recommendation letters submitted from your current or recent college

instructors, including at least one letter from an instructor who can attest to your suitability to teach middle or high school science or math Have the letters submitted to Dr K Christopher Smith at

kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu

Your application for a scholarship will not be considered until the application form and the three

recommendation forms are submitted.

Do not wait until the last minute to request a recommendation

letter It may take several days before an instructor has time to complete the

letter.

Personal Essay

Please include a personal statement with your application The personal statement should include a discussion of

(1) your career goals,

(2) why you are participating in the UTeach program,

(3) your interest in teaching middle or high school science or math,

(4) your interest in teaching in a high-needs school district,

(3) how the Robert Noyce Scholarship will assist you in achieving your goals

Please limit your personal statement to one page that should be typed and sent in with the application

Disclaimer and Signature

E-mail your completed application, unofficial transcript, and

personal statement to Dr K Christopher Smith at

kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu Have your three (3) completed recommendation letters e-mailed by

your instructors to Dr K Christopher Smith at

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge I understand that false

or misleading information in my application may result in an academic review as set by UTRGV policy

I also understand that if I am awarded a Robert Noyce Scholarship I will be expected to teach in a high-need school district, and I will commit to teaching for two years for each full-year of a

scholarship received, with this commitment being fulfilled within eight years after graduating from UTeach RGV

kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu

04.01.2020