Robert J. Noyce Scholarship Program Graduate
MUST STEM Scholarship Application Packet
A review of applications is ongoing, applicants will be notified of their status within six weeks
after submitting their completed applications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for the Noyce Scholarship Program, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the Robert J. Noyce Scholarship application.
Step 2: Write a 500–600 word personal statement describing your educational and career goals.
Step 3: Include a current résumé that details your education, work experience, awards, extracurricular events,
community activities and employment.
Step 4: Current undergraduate students - Provide unofficial copies of transcripts from the last two years. PostBaccalaureate students – Provide official copies of transcripts from your undergraduate degree(s).
Step 5: Provide two recommendations in electronic form (separate pdf files) that address your academic achievement and
potential for success as a teacher. These should be e-mailed directly from the evaluators to
MUSTstem@csuohio.edu
Step 6: E-mail all requested documents at one time to MUSTstem@csuohio.edu This will ensure
that your application is evaluated promptly
Cleveland State University
Robert J. Noyc e Scholarship Program MUST STEM eaching Scholarship Application
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Be enrolled in the Master of Urban Secondary Teachers MUST program specializing in Math or
Commit to teaching in either Biology and Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics, Physics
and Biology, and Mathematics or a combination of these areas
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from your undergraduate degree
May be required to interview with the steering committee online or in person
Scholarship support may be awarded for the entire cost of tuition for the 14-month program, at the end of which
time the applicant must have completed the MUST Program and entered the classroom teaching in a high
needs school.
You must also meet the following criteria:
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Sign a promissory note which states that you will commit to teaching for a minimum of one year for each
semester of scholarship support in a “high-needs” school as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Scholarship monies must be returned if the Noyce Scholar does not complete the teaching requirement. For
MUST recipients, the entire program is considered to be four semesters.
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Agree to participate in evaluation activities related to the Robert Noyce Scholarship Grant and be part of a
longitudinal research study on teacher development until all requirements of the program are met. Cleveland
State University will provide the appropriate forms and will work with awardees to submit evaluation information
and complete interviews regarding your growth and capacity as a teacher.
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
Instructions for Submission
1.) Complete electronic application.
2.) Print application for your records prior to submitting it online to
MUSTstem@csuohio.edu Ensure that the recommendation file is given to the people
writing the letters of recommendation.
Cleveland State University
Robert J. Noyc e Scholarship Program MUST STEM eaching Scholarship Application
Personal Information I am applying as one of the following:
Post Bacc Integrated
Math/Science
CSUteach Student
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MUST Stem Fellow
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
Home Phone:
ZIP Code
Cell Phone:
Planned or Completed Bachelor’s Degree:
I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien_____yes_____no
Demographics
The Robert Noyce cholarship Program requests but does not require the following information:
Birth Date: / /
(MM/DD/YEAR)
How would you describe yourself:
Native American/Alaskan
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
White/Anglo-American
Other
Gender
Female
Male
Academic Background
Expected or actual date of
graduation:______________________________________________________________________
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Major:________________________________________________________________________________________
Minor:________________________________________________________________________________________
Minor:________________________________________________________________________________________
Current or undergraduate cumulative GPA:_______
Current or undergraduate GPA in major courses:____________
Cleveland State University Robert J. Noyc e Scholarship Program MUST STEM Teaching Scholarship Application References
Provide two recommendation forms from instructors, supervisors or other professional references familiar with your
academic accomplishments. At least one of these references should be able to comment on your potential as a
teacher with a commitment to mathematics and science education at the high school level. Recommendation
forms are a separate .pdf file. All recommendation forms should be sent directly from evaluator to
MUSTstem@csuohio.edu on seperate pdf files.
Personal Statement
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Write a short (500–600 word) personal statement describing your educational and career goals. You will want to
include:
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Your interest in and commitment to science or mathematics education.
The nature of your interest in teaching in a high-needs school district.
Effective mathematics or science teaching techniques, based on your experience.
Any additional factors that you believe should be considered in evaluating your scholarship application.
THERE WILL BE SPACE AT THE END OF THE APPLICATION FOR YOU TO ENTER YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT.
Declaration
DECLARATION I declare that all the information contained herein and provided is true, correct and complete. I also agree that I will teach mathematics or science for at least one year in a higher needs school district for each semester in which I receive a Cleveland State University Robert Noyce Scholarship. If I do not satisfy this teaching requirement, I will repay the amount of all funds that I receive. Applicant’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Checking this box authorizes my typed name to be considered a valid signature A review of applications is ongoing and will continue until all scholarships are awarded.
Send this completed application to MUSTstem@csuohio.edu
For additional information, please feel free to contact the MUST STEM Coordinator Gary McPherson at the above e-mail address or call (216) 687-4589. Cleveland State University Robert J. Noyc e Scholarship Program MUST STEM Teaching Scholarship Application Application Certification and Release of Information Please read and initial that you understand and agree to each of the following statements. _______ I certify that all of the information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. _______ I certify that I meet all of the eligibility requirements and I understand that I must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and full time student status continuously at CSU for the term of my scholarship. _______ I understand that I must complete a major in a science or mathematical field and complete teacher licensure requirements. _______ I will apply for entry into the CSUteach Licensure Program. _______ I am able to pass all criminal background checks, which are conditions for employment in Ohio's public schools both BCI and FBI as mandated in Ohio House Bill 190 _______ I will fulfill the mentoring/tutoring requirement in an approved manner through consultation with the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Committee. I agree to fully participate in all outcomes' assessment activities designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSU Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. _______ I understand that I am obligated to teach full time as a certified teacher in mathematics or science in a high-­‐needs public school district for two years for every year of scholarship support received and that this commitment must be completed within 8 years of graduation. _______ I authorize exchange or disclosure of information among CSU, school districts, and the Ohio Department of Education, and other entities relating to teaching or working with children. _______ I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. ____________________________________________ Applicant Signature ______________________________ Date Checking this box authorizes my typed name to be considered a valid signature. Cleveland State University Robert J. Noyce Scholarship Program MUST STEM Teaching Scholarship Application
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Write a short (500 600 word) personal statement describing your educational and career goals.
MUST Graduate Program Application
c2014 - 2015)
Master of Urban Secondary Teaching in Curriculum and Foundations
I. Personal Data
CSU I. D. #
Name
Address
Phone: _ _ _ _ __
City/State/ZIP
Phone: _ _ _ _ __
Email Address
II. Content Area in which you are seekin licensure
English
Spanish
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Visual Arts
Other: _ _ _ _ __
III. Under raduate Education Information
Name of degree-granting institution
Ma· or/De ree Granted
GPA
Graduation Date
Ma.or GPA
Ma· or GPA Second Ma·or/Decrree Granted
IV. Graduate Education Information
Name of degree-granting institution
Graduation Date
Name of de ree-crranting institution
De ree(s) Granted
GPA
V. Admission Examinations (not re uired)
GRE:
Date
Score
MAT: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date
Score
ts
our transcri ts (official or unofficial) with
(over)
Other:. _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Test
Date
Score
VII. Essay
~he MUST program expects its interns to make commitments to and demonstrate proficiency in four unique principles,
called the MUST outcomes. Two of those outcomes are listed below. Please choose one of the outcomes below and, in
a maximum two-page typed essay, describe how you imagine you will incorporate this principle into your daily
practice as an urban teacher. Please be as specific as possible, and feel free to speculate: our assumption is that you
will not necessarily have a vast number of ideas about the realities of city schools.
Social Justice
The MUST intern is a reflective, responsible teacher-leader who successfully addresses the effects of race, class,
gender, ability, linguistic difference and sexual orientation on student achievement.
Resilience, Resistance & Persistence
The MUST intern addresses the complexities and demands of urban settings by responding appropriately with
resilience, resistance and persistence.
VIII. De2ree Status
In addition to being accepted to the MUST Program, you must also be eligible for acceptance to the Graduate College
at Cleveland State University. You will be admitted as a degree-seeking graduate student if you meet the grade point
average entrance requirements as specified by the Graduate College (see CSU Graduate College Catalog). A degreeseeking student must have a 2.75 final GPA if the degree has been earned within the past six years or a 3.00 final GPA
if the degree is more than six years old. If you do not meet the grade point average entrance requirements, you can take
the GRE or the MAT and earn a qualifying score or be admitted as a non-degree seeking student for Summer 2014,
complete all summer courses with the grade of B or better, and apply for degree-seeking admission.
IX. Educator Licensure Test Requirements:
Interns will be required to take the Assessment of Professional Know ledge test for their area of Iicensure and the
content assessment test (as required by the ODE for the area of licensure) prior to beginning student teaching. The
OAE (Ohio Assessments for Educators) is provided by Evaluation Systems of Pearson. Some licensure areas still
require the Praxis content area assessment. These tests measure the test takers' knowledge of pedagogical skills and the
subject(s) in which they are seeking licensure. Students must attempt all sections of the tests required for their area of
licensure prior to student teaching. Students must pass all required test to be eligible for licensure.
X. Tuberculosis Testin2 and BCI/FBI Back2round Check
Upon admission to the MUST program, you will be required to complete TB testing and BCI and FBI criminal
background checks by July I.
XI. Si nature
Applicant Signature
Date