UK-NOYCE Fellows Application Information

Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-10 school year! The application deadline is May 1, 2010. Applications submitted during after the deadline and during the summer time will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

1. Please complete the UK-NOYCE Fellowship Application. You may email the application (it will automatically email it as a data [xml] file) or you may print off the application and turn it into Ms. Sarah Cole, 201 Morgan Bldg (Speed Sort 0225).

2. Email or send a copy of your transcripts (unofficial is fine) from all collegiate institutions.

3. Email or send a personal statement. The personal statement should be no more than 1000 words describing: 1) Why you want to teach mathematics or science; 2) What you feel your strengths as a teacher would be; and 3) What prepares you to be successful to teach in a high-needs school in Kentucky.

4. Email or send your completed STEM Course Form. Please include all Math, Science, Technology (including Computer Science), Engineering, and Mathematics courses you have taken thus far in your college career.

5. Two letters of recommendation prepared by people that can indicate your future success in teaching mathematics or science. The recommendation may come from an individual who is familiar with your character, personality, work ethic, and dependability. Recommendations may be sent directly to Ms. Sarah Cole or turned in by the applicant in a signed, sealed envelope. Unsealed recommendations cannot be accepted. Please use the Recommendation Form. Additional letters may be attached to the form.

Total Application Packet:

1. UK-NOYCE Fellows Application (emailed or printed)

2. Transcripts of ALL college work (unofficial are acceptable) (emailed or printed)

3. Personal Statement (emailed or printed)

4. STEM Course Form (emailed or printed)

5. Two letters of recommendation (emailed directly, or mailed/turned in, in a signed, sealed envelope).

Send applications and/or questions to:

uknoyce@gmail.com

Sarah Cole

University of Kentucky

Bioscience Education Office

201 T.H. Morgan Bldg.

Lexington, KY 40506-0225

Phone: 859.257.7140

Fax: 859.257.1717

   Funding for UK NOYCE Provided by NSF # 3048104043