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Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program)

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Funding Amount

Full-ride scholarship for bachelor's degree; stipend support available for graduate certificate

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship

Overview: An NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant opportunity offered through Davenport University's College of Urban Education. This scholarship enables students to complete their junior and senior years tuition-free if they commit to becoming STEM educators in high-need urban school districts.

Geographic Scope: Focus on high-need school districts (Michigan emphasis)

Funding Source: National Science Foundation (NSF) - Grant No. 2050597

Program Focus:

  • Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields

  • Biological laboratory sciences and computer sciences

  • K-12 STEM education in urban schools

  • Addresses Michigan's teacher shortage by equipping students to be highly effective STEM educators

    • Scholarship Benefits:

  • Full-ride scholarship to complete chosen bachelor's program

  • Teaching certificate through Davenport's FUSE Scholar Program

  • Specialized training in STEM education teaching practices for K-12 urban schools

  • Stipend support available for STEM professionals completing graduate certificate in urban education

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Full-time enrollment required

  • Pursuing Bachelor's in Biological Laboratory Science OR Computer Science, OR STEM professional completing graduate certificate in urban education

  • Maintain good academic standing: 3.0+ GPA (undergraduates)

  • Complete degree program successfully and on time

  • Teaching obligation: Serve as teacher in high-need school district for two years for each year of scholarship received

  • Selected based on academic performance

    • Program Eligibility:

  • Bachelor's in Biological Laboratory Science

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science

  • Urban Education Graduate Certificate

    • Contact Information:

  • Contact: Meaghan Polega

  • Email: mpolega1@davenport.edu

  • Phone: 800.686.1600 or 1.866.925.3884

  • General Email: info@davenport.edu

    • How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    Application Checklist:
    Complete the application checklist and provide the following:

    1. Official transcripts
    2. Personal statement/essay - Approximately 750 words detailing:
    - What attracts you to STEM
    - Your interest in the teaching profession
    3. Current resume
    4. 2 professional letters of recommendation
    5. Documentation highlighting:
    - Service-learning experience
    - Work with students
    - Recognitions, honors, and awards

    Selection Process:

  • Each applicant will interview for the opportunity

  • Students selected based on academic performance

      • How to Apply

    • Contact Meaghan Polega via email at mpolega1@davenport.edu with questions and to begin application
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    Fields of Work

    stem-educationteachersteacher-developmentk-12-schools

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