Bellarmine University

The next cohort will begin Fall 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about the process and/or next steps in the meantime, please contact Dr. Jordan Wiehebrink at jwiehebrink@bellarmine.edu.
The Noyce Knights Scholars Program (NKSP) is funded by National Science Foundation’s Noyce Program (Grant# 2149370).

The National Science Foundation requires that scholars be either U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident aliens. Are you an U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident alien?

Yes

No

Your response indicates you are not eligible for the scholarship at this time. The National Science Foundation requires that scholars be either U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident aliens.

The National Science Foundation policies do not allow us to fund anyone who has previously served as a Teacher of Record in a K-12 classroom. Are you currently or have you previously served as a Teacher of Record in a K-12 classroom?

Yes

No

Applicants must hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field. Are you currently pursuing or have a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field?

Yes

No

Certification, Pathways Eligibility and Compliance Forms

Before beginning the NKSP application, please read, sign and submit the following forms. (Be sure to scroll to the bottom of each form to sign/submit.)

NKSP Certification, Pathways Eligibility and Compliance Requirements

I acknowledge that I have read, signed and submitted the NKSP Certification, Pathways Eligibility and Compliance Requirements form.

NKSP Compliance Form

I acknowledge that I have read, signed and submitted the NKSP Compliance form.

Personal Data

First Name

Preferred First Name (if different than your first name listed above)

Middle Name

Last Name

Bellarmine ID# (if a current student/almuni)

Birthdate

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Gender

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member: (to select multiple, hold the CTRL key and select all that apply to you)

Race/Ethnicity

First Generation College Student

Certification Pathway

Select one certification pathway from the following options.

Undergraduate Certification Pathway: (4-Year High School Undergraduate Certification Program in Mathematics)

Graduate Certification Pathway (Option 1): 5-Year Early Entry MAT Certification Program (4-Years Undergraduate and 1-Year Post-Baccalaureate Graduate)

Graduate Certification Pathway (Option 2): 2-Year Traditional MAT Certification Program

Certification Level

High School (9-12)

Middle School (6-8)

Certification Discipline for Graduate Certification Pathway

Academic Information

Undergraduate Major

Please list your major:

Cumulative GPA

Major GPA (includes all STEM courses required for the major)

Year

Graduation Date (or Anticipated Graduation Date)

Undergraduate Institution

Are you planning to apply for a Bellarmine University Graduate Assistantship?

If selected for both, the selected scholars will receive full tuition through the NSF Noyce Scholarship Program.

Required Items that Must be Submitted with the NKSP Application

-College Transcripts

- Resume

- Essay about background, professional goals, and rationale for pursuing a career as a STEM teacher (two-pages max.). NOTE: Applicants for the Early Entry MAT and Traditional MAT Graduate Certification pathway can submit the same essay required for the MAT application form.

- Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form (for the Early Entry MAT or Mathematics Undergraduate Certification pathways). The FAFSA form can be submitted online at www.fafsa.gov.

Electronic Signature

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the above stated information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I am a US Citizen/US National or a US Permanent Resident. I have read the Certification Pathways, Eligibility and Compliance document. I will take part in all the NKSP required activities and abide by the NKSP compliance requirements. I will participate in surveys and data collection (as needed) for NKSP’s external evaluation. I will remain in contact with the NKSP project’s Co-Directors for six years after graduation and provide my employment status and teacher evaluations.

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name

Date Signed

Noyce Knights Scholars Program (NKSP) Application

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