
Noyce Scholars
Noyce Scholars Program
Be a part of redefining science and math education in Chicago Public Schools—while earning financial support.
The LUC-Noyce Scholars program aims to prepare a diverse and talented group of science and math teachers who can make a positive difference in the lives and education of high school students in high-need schools and districts. Loyola students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in secondary education can earn up to $40,000 for committing to solve Chicago’s shortage of qualified and dedicated math and science educators.
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SCIENCE EDUCATION
Loyola Chicago Noyce Scholars
Preparing high-quality secondary science and mathematics teachers
Loyola Chicago was awarded a $1.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to continue the LUC-Noyce Scholars program.
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One Year Tuition Support
$40,000
Two Years Tuition Support
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Check out videos from Noyce Scholars and Fellows to learn more about the great work being done and hear their stories!
Meet your Noyce Project Team
Lara Smetana, Science Education
Julie Jacobi, Center for Science & Math Education
Mary Beth Talbot, Center for Science & Math Education
Eric Chang, Mathematics
Michael Grillo, Biology
Sandra Helquist, Chemistry
Tania Schulser, School of Environmental Sustainability
Megan Leider, LUC-Noyce Mentoring Program
Krishna Millsapp, LUC-Noyce Mentoring Program
Kayla Cherry, STEM Coach
Saswati Koya, STEM Coach
LUC Noyce Scholar Alumni Profile
Meet Adam Davenport and Audrey Brinkers and learn how they're making a difference in Chicago Public Schools. Click to read the full interviews:
Scholarship Details
One Year |
Two Years |
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Tuition support: $25,000 Obligated years of service: two years |
Tuition Support: $20,000/year ($40,000 total) Obligated years of service: four years |
Service Obligation
In exchange for each year of financial support, LUC-Noyce Scholars are obligated to teach in a Chicago Public School high school of their choice, or in another eligible high-need school district in the United States. The program works with CPS to identify schools where students can offer the most impact and find the best preparation for their future careers. If the service obligation is not fully completed, the balance of financial support will be treated as a loan the student must repay.
A high-need school district is one that meets at least one of the following criteria in each of the sections A and B below:
A)
i. not less than 20% of the children served by the agency are from low-income families;
ii. serves at least 10,000 children from low-income families;
iii. is eligible for funding under the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under 20 U.S.C. 7345(b); or
iv. is eligible for funding under the Rural and Low-Income School Program under 20 U.S.C. 7351(b);
and
B)
i. has a high percentage of teachers not teaching in the academic subject areas or grade levels in which the teachers were trained to teach; or
ii. has a high teacher turnover rate or a high percentage of teachers with emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licensure
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Learn More
Check out videos from Noyce Scholars and Fellows to learn more about the great work being done and hear their stories!
Interested in Applying?
Want to learn more about eligibility and application requirements? Visit our Apply page!