AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers Grant

American Association of Physics Teachers

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for
  • Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.

Other requirements

  • Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be:An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college,
  • such enrollment.
  • Showing promise of success in their studies, andA citizen of the United States of America.

Overview

The AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarships support future high school physics teachers in the U.S. Eligible applicants are undergraduate students or high school seniors preparing for a career in physics education. Each scholarship offers a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. Preference is given to applicants from Allegheny College. This initiative aims to encourage promising individuals to excel in physics teaching.

The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools.
Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.

Eligibility

Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be:An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools. Showing promise of success in their studies, andA citizen of the United States of America.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science teachers
  • Teacher development
  • Education

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