Project Einstein: Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

Excellence in STEM Teaching in Indiana, or PROJECT EINSTEIN, is a Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program at Purdue University that provides scholarships for teacher candidates who pursue a degree and career as a middle or high school teacher in a STEM discipline.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE UP TO $10,000 PER SEMESTER, $20,000 PER YEAR

College-level sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply if they:

• will earn a degree in secondary mathematics education, secondary science education (biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science), or secondary engineering and technology education
• have at least three semesters remaining in their academic program
• have an overall GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
• are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Scholarship recipients will complete:

• a plan of study in secondary mathematics, secondary science, or secondary engineering and technology
• an Integrated STEM Education Degree Concentration in which they develop enhanced knowledge, skills, and practices for integrated STEM instruction in grades 7-12
• teaching for a minimum of one year in a U.S. high-needs school or school district for each semester of scholarship support
• a two-year induction program that supports and mentors recipients in their professional growth and development

You can apply for a scholarship at any time. Review of applications for the upcoming academic year will begin on March 15 and continue in the order received until all scholarships have been awarded.