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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)

1

UTCH 1102 (Step 2)

1

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

2. 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

3. List awards, scholarships, or other special recognitions you have received.

Recognition

Date Awarded

Recommendation Letters
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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

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

Have your three (3) completed recommendation letters e-mailed by

your instructors to Dr. K. Christopher Smith at

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