Nebraska MATH Omaha Noyce

Eligibility Requirements

Noyce Scholars

1. Be a United States citizen, national, or permanent resident alien at the time of application.
2. Major in mathematics at the baccalaureate level and be on track to complete the requirements of undergraduate secondary mathematics certification.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to pursue a teaching career in a high-need school.
4. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above on all collegiate courses or, for first-year undergraduate applicants for Noyce internships, a 2.75 or above cumulative high school GPA. (This requirement aligns with admission requirements for UNO’s teacher education program.)
5. Demonstrate financial need.

Noyce Interns

1. Be a United States citizen, national, or permanent resident alien at the time of application.
2. Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better (or if in high school, 2.5 high school GPA or better).
3. Currently enrolled or previously achieved a B or higher in Calculus I.
4. Have an interest in mathematics and/or teaching.
5. Able to pass a background check to be able to work with teenagers.

Information for References (Noyce Scholars Only)

Thank you for writing a letter of reference for a student applicant to the Noyce Scholars Program. We are particularly interested in reading your opinion about the student's following characteristics:

• relationship with you (e.g., first semester calculus instructor, science fair project mentor).
• attributes that suggest good potential as a mathematics teacher.
• experiences, either inside or outside your class, that suggest significant preparation for a mathematics teaching career.
• personality qualities compatible with successful teaching at the middle school or high school level.

Please use your institutional letterhead stationery and be sure to indicate your name, title, institution, and contact information at the close of your letter and send via email to

Kelly Gomez Johnson
kgomezjohnson@unomaha.edu
Teacher Education Department

FAQ

Am I limited to teaching in Nebraska or can I teach anywhere?
You can teach anywhere in the USA, as long as it is considered a “high-need school.”

What is a “high-need school”?
The term "a high-need local educational agency" as defined in section 201 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) means a local educational agency (school district) that serves an elementary or secondary school located in an area which is characterized by at least one of the following:
(A) a high percentage of individuals from families with incomes below the poverty line;
(B) a high percentage of secondary school teachers not teaching in the content area in which they were trained to teach; or
(C) a high teacher turnover rate.

Must I demonstrate financial need to apply?
Anyone can apply, but preference is given to those who demonstrate financial need.