Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

2009 Teaching Fellowships

The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) is seeking applicants for Biology, Physical Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellowships.

The fellowship supports exceptional individuals who are committed to becoming outstanding high school math and science teachers. KSTF seeks to promote excellence in science and mathematics teaching in United States high schools in order to help maintain our nation's economic competitiveness and reverse the current national trend of high attrition rates among beginning teachers. We strive to elevate the perception of teaching as a complex, highly-skilled profession and to nurture future leaders and change agents in the field of education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or mathematics, have received their most recent content degree within the past five years and be committed to teaching science or mathematics in U.S. high schools. Individuals who are currently enrolled in a secondary math or science teaching credential program are eligible if they are within five years of their most recent content degree and have not completed their credential before December, 2008.

KSTF Teaching Fellowships are intended to support individuals early in their careers who have the potential to devote a lifetime to improving math and science education.

Award information:

Fellowships will be awarded to up to 15 individuals in each of three disciplinary strands: biology, physical science, and mathematics.

Benefits of the fellowship include:

• Financial and professional support for up to five years, including a maximum of $10,000 tuition assistance per year for up to two years and a monthly stipend while fellows are enrolled in a recognized teacher credential program.
• Room, board, travel expenses and fees for summer professional development activities as well as a monthly stipend during the summer.
• Yearly opportunities to apply for instructional materials, academic year professional development, school-site mentor support, support for National Board Certification and financial support for leadership activities.
• Membership in a professional organization.
• Room, board and travel expenses for three meetings per year with other KSTF Fellows.

Application information:

Application instructions can be found online at www.kstf.org. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Only online applications will be considered.

For more information, contact:
Beth DiGesare
Teaching Fellowship Program Coordinator
(856) 608-0001
teachers@kstf.org