Application for Robert Noyce Scholarship Fall 2020 Deadline for submission: May 7, 2020 Applicant Information Last Name: First Name: Street Address: City: State: Home Phone: Cell Phone: UTRGV Email address: Personal permanent Email address: Major: Minor(s): (Highlight one.) I am a: a) U.S citizen or national (Highlight one.) I am a: a) Junior (60+ hours) (Highlight one.) I am currently in the UTeach RGV program: Current Cumulative GPA: Date: SID#: Zip: b) Permanent resident alien b) Senior (90+ hours) a) Yes b) No Current Content (Science and Math) GPA: Transcript Provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript Course Name Credit Hours UTCH 1101 (Step 1) UTCH 1102 (Step 2) If course is completed, provide grade below Community Service, Awards, and Experiences If course is in progress, mark with an X below 1 List college activities (student organizations, sports, undergraduate research experiences, presentations, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, internships, work-study or direct wage positions, etc.) College Activity Dates Offices Held List public service and community activities (homeless services, free tutoring services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, etc.) Do not repeat items listed previously Activity Role Dates Attended List awards, scholarships, or other special recognitions you have received Recognition Date Awarded Recommendation Letters Robert Noyce Scholarship Application Page Have three (3) completed recommendation letters submitted from your current or recent college instructors, including at least one letter from an instructor who can attest to your suitability to teach middle or high school science or math Have the letters submitted to Dr K Christopher Smith at kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu Your application for a scholarship will not be considered until the application form and the three recommendation forms are submitted Do not wait until the last minute to request a recommendation letter It may take several days before an instructor has time to complete the letter Personal Essay Please include a personal statement with your application The personal statement should include a discussion of (1) your career goals, (2) why you are participating in the UTeach program, (3) your interest in teaching middle or high school science or math, (4) your interest in teaching in a high-needs school district, (3) how the Robert Noyce Scholarship will assist you in achieving your goals Please limit your personal statement to one page that should be typed and sent in with the application Disclaimer and Signature I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in an academic review as set by UTRGV policy I also understand that if I am awarded a Robert Noyce Scholarship I will be expected to teach in a highneed school district, and I will commit to teaching for two years for each full-year of a scholarship received, with this commitment being fulfilled within eight years after graduating from UTeach RGV Typed Name: Date: E-mail your completed application, unofficial transcript, and personal statement to Dr K Christopher Smith at kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu Have your three (3) completed recommendation letters e-mailed by your instructors to Dr K Christopher Smith at kenneth.smith@utrgv.edu Robert Noyce Scholarship Application Page 04.01.2020 Robert Noyce Scholarship Application Page