The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) is currently accepting
applications for its 2007 Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellowships.
Teaching fellows are individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree
in a physical science, engineering or mathematics and now want to teach
science or mathematics in U.S. high schools. KSTF was established in
1999 to strengthen the quality of science and mathematics teaching in
the United States. KSTF Teaching Fellowships support individuals
professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher
preparation program to eligibility for tenure.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree in a physical
science, engineering or mathematics within the past five years and be
committed to teaching secondary mathematics or science in U.S. schools.
Fellowships are intended for individuals enrolling in a recognized
teacher education program leading to certification.
Award information:
Fellowships will be awarded to up to 15 individuals in the mathematics
program and up to 15 in the science program. The fellowship is
renewable for up to five years. While individuals are enrolled in a
recognized teacher credentialing program, fellowship support includes
tuition assistance and a monthly stipend as well as room, board, travel
expenses and fees for summer professional development activities. Once
fellows have begun teaching full time, they are eligible to apply for
instructional materials mini-grants and school-site mentor support.
Additionally, the award includes room, board and travel expenses to
three fellows' meetings per year and membership in a professional
organization.
Application information:
Applications are available online beginning November 1st at 9:00am EST.
Application instructions can be found online at http://kstf.org/teaching_fellowships/tf_application_info.php. The
deadline for applications is January 16, 2007. Only online applications
will be considered. For more information, contact:
Jennifer Mossgrove - Program Officer, Mathematics
or
Rachel Foster - Program Officer, Science
(856)608-0001
teachers@kstf.org