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Knowles Teaching Fellowship

Knowles Teaching Fellowship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$30,000

Application Deadline:

08/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

Knowles Teaching Fellowship is an award for master’s degree recipients to pursue a one-year teaching fellowship at the postsecondary level. The fellowships are awarded through the Knowles Teacher Preparation Program and are designed to train highly qualified candidates in innovative, engaging teaching practices that can be implemented in classrooms today.If you have a degree in a science or mathematics field and aspire to become a STEM teacher, you may want to consider applying for the Knowles Teaching Fellowship. The fellowship is available to high school STEM teachers, both current and incoming, who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in the subject they plan to teach. The Knowles Teacher Initiative is a nonprofit organization supporting teachers to become innovative and determined leaders. It is pleased to provide this opportunity to students. The organization’s math and science teachers network collaborates to enhance education in the United States. The fellowship provides $30,000 in funding to multiple recipients each year, to support and encourage their fellow teachers. A public or private high school must nominate applicants. Among the eligibility requirements, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate excellence in teaching, communication, and student service. Aspiring STEM teachers can participate in the Knowles Teacher Preparation Program to gain hands-on experience in the classroom. You will spend your summer as an intern at a partner school, completing coursework that provides training in instructional design and technology integration, as well as teacher education workshops.

Eligibility Criteria For Knowles Teaching Fellowship

  • Academic Requirements: To be eligible for the Knowles Teaching Fellowship, applicants must have a degree in a science or mathematics field. This includes, but is not limited to, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and mathematics. The degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Career Stage: The fellowship is open to current and incoming high school STEM teachers. Current teachers must be in their first or second year of teaching at the time of application. Incoming teachers must be planning to begin their teaching career within the next two years.
  • Intended Subject Area: Applicants must intend to teach a STEM subject at the high school level. The subject area must align with the applicant’s degree and expertise.
  • U.S. Citizenship: The fellowship is only open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must provide proof of citizenship or residency status.

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