Thank you for your interest in the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. This material is based on work supported by National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Track 1 Scholarships and Stipends Grant # 2241382.

Applicant eligibility requirements are:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Must have completed 60 or more hours of credit by the end of spring term
• Major in Biology, Chemistry, or Math to teach in secondary schools
• Must have minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative and maintain 3.0 GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship per NSF guidelines
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Commit to teaching in a high-need school district for two years for every year the award is received and complete within eight years after graduation

Materials needed to submit:

1. Application
2. Letter of Recommendation (only for non-Aurora University applicants)
3. Resume
4. Essay

First, you will need to input your personal information in the application below. For non-Aurora University applicants, upload your letter of recommendation. All applicants, upload a current resume and your essay answering the questions listed below. Please submit the essay file as a Word document. After your review, sign, date, and submit your application. A confirmation email will follow.

Note: If the application is closed prior to submitting, your progress will not be automatically saved.

The application, the required documentation, and your essay are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 30, 2026. If selected for further consideration, you will be invited to interview with the Noyce faculty. The selected recipients will be notified. Should you have any questions, please email noycescholarship@aurora.edu.

Fields with the * red asterisk are required.

For non-Aurora University applicants, a letter of recommendation is required.

For all applicants, a current resume is required.

For all applicants, your essay of 500-1,000 words must answer the following questions:

1. What has inspired you to become a STEM teacher?
2. Provide examples of experiences where you have successfully interacted with individuals from diverse backgrounds and how these experiences have prepared you for a role as a mentor and community builder in the STEM education context.
3. What skills or qualities do you possess that make you a good fit to become a Noyce STEM Scholar?

Please review your personal information for accuracy and ascertain your required files are attached. Type your name as your e-signature and date, and when finished, click the submit button.