{"id":50353,"date":"2023-10-17T13:58:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=50353"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:51:05","slug":"noyce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/apply\/firstyear-scholarships\/noyce\/","title":{"rendered":"Noyce Scholars Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media umw-hero--with-no-content\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Noyce Scholars Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-intro-text alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__content__copy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-intro-text umw-intro-text\"><div class=\"umw-intro-text__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading umw-intro-title\" id=\"h-discover-your-path-to-education-with-the-noyce-scholarship-at-umw\">Discover your path to education with the Noyce Scholarship at UMW.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left umw-intro-content\">Are you passionate about STEM and dedicated to shaping the next generation through education? The Noyce Scholarship Program at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) offers an exceptional opportunity to merge your love for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with the art of teaching. Explore the path to becoming a remarkable STEM educator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading noyce-centered-intro\" id=\"h-what-is-the-noyce-scholarship\">What is the Noyce Scholarship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-centered-intro-p1\">The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is an esteemed initiative at UMW, designed for students like you pursuing degrees in STEM or majoring in a STEM field while incorporating UMW\u2019s expertise in teacher preparation. Graduates are primed to enter the classroom and secure career paths directly after commencement. This program supports and empowers aspiring educators, known affectionately as DISCOVER scholars, who envision making a lasting impact on the world through teaching. DISCOVER scholars signify the pursuit of Developing Identities in STEM to Cultivate Opportunities that Validate, Empower, and Retain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-centered-intro-p2\">As a junior, senior, or transfer student, you may apply for scholarships of $24,000 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-text-image alignfull umw-text-image\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__inner \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__row\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading umw-intro-title\" id=\"h-why-choose-the-noyce-scholarship\">Why choose the Noyce Scholarship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left umw-intro-content\">It&#8217;s more than a financial aid opportunity; it&#8217;s an invitation for you to join a vibrant community of passionate STEM educators. At its core, the Noyce Scholarship is a commitment to guiding and supporting you in the discovery of your unique identity as a STEM educator, instilling a profound sense of purpose in your noble profession of teaching. The program&#8217;s financial backing ensures that up to 18 scholars like you receive the essential support needed, alleviating your financial burdens and allowing you to dedicate your focus to education and personal growth. As a Noyce Scholar, you gain access to exclusive opportunities, such as participation in the Summer Enrichment Program with added stipend pay opportunities. These experiences enrich your educational journey, equipping you for a thriving and impactful career in teaching.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"umw-text-image__image\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__image__inner\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__image__inner__bg\" style=\"background-color:#F7BF0A\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/10\/noyce-HL0A5062.jpg\" alt=\"Student taking notes in class\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-text-image alignfull umw-text-image\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__inner umw-text-image--left\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__row\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading umw-intro-title\" id=\"h-commitment-and-beyond\">Commitment and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left umw-intro-content\">Following a Noyce Scholarship, recipients commit to teaching in a high-need school district for two years per scholarship award year, totaling four years of dedicated service in your field of expertise and in communities where it matters most.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"umw-text-image__image\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__image__inner\"><div class=\"umw-text-image__image__inner__bg\" style=\"background-color:#0067a2\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/10\/Summer-Science-10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Student explaining to a faculty member content on a white board\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading noyce-centered-cta\" id=\"h-are-you-ready-to-take-the-first-step-towards-a-rewarding-career-in-stem-education\">Are you ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in STEM education?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-centered-cta\">Pursue the Noyce Scholarship at UMW and embark on a journey of knowledge, impact, and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-centered-cta\">Prospective students interested in applying to be a DISCOVER Scholar at UMW should start with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\">application for admission<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-centered-cta\">For current UMW students, Germanna students, and educational leaders (teachers, superintendents, counselors, etc.) interesting in learning more about the program, fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0f8gRkzqQYvkbXg\">this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umwwebstage.wpengine.com\/admissions-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2023\/10\/NSF_logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"National Science Foundation logo\" class=\"wp-image-271\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noyce-disclaimer-p\">This material is based upon work supported by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/index.jsp\">National Science Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;under Grant No. 2243276. 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