The Greater Texas Foundation has awarded UNT a $150,000 grant to initiate our Math & Science Teacher Scholarship Program.  This program is intended to increase the number of highly qualified math and science teachers in Texas schools with deep subject area content knowledge and continue Greater Texas Foundation’s commitment to remove barriers to education.

Scholarship recipients will receive a minimum of $1000 per semester. Students may receive up to a total of $5000 over the duration of this program.

Students may not simultaneously hold a scholarship through the Math &Science Teacher Scholarship Program and either the Noyce Scholars program (www.unt.edu/noyce) or the Emerald Eagle Scholars Program (essc.unt.edu/finaid/scholarships_emeraldscholars.htm).

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

• U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien.
• Must be enrolled full-time (12 undergraduate hours per semester)
• 3.0 minimum overall GPA
• Must have completed 25% of major requirements
• Completion of or enrollment in STEP 1 or STEP 2 courses
• Demonstrate eligibility by completion of FAFSA

The scholarship/stipend program is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria; students from diverse backgrounds and students with financial need are strongly encouraged to apply.

How can I apply?

Application forms and submission instructions, along with the conditions for receipt of scholarship/stipend support, are available for download here. Further information may also be obtained by calling the TNT Office at (940) 565-2265, emailing TNTadvisor@unt.edu, or by visiting the TNT office in the General Academic Building, Room 461.

What are the scholarships dates?

Each year, two rounds of scholarships/stipends will be awarded.  Information regarding future awards will be posted on this site at a later date.

Round Three: Scholarship/stipends will be awarded for the Spring 2010 semester
Application due date: November 6, 2009
Award Announcements: November 20, 2009

Whom can I contact for more information?
Dr. John Quintanilla
Co-Director, Teach North Texas
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305028
Denton, TX 76203-5017
(940) 565-4043
jquintanilla@unt.edu

Application packet with all application materials must be receivedat the TNT Office by the November 6, 2009 deadline. For more information call (940) 565-2265 or email us at TNTadvisor@unt.edu.  Information regarding future awards will be posted on this site at a later date.

• Applicant Form: Personal data, Academic data, Community Service, Essay, and Contract. Please use a computer or typewriter to complete the form. The character size for all responses should be 12 pt. Check essays for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Transcripts: Provide current transcripts from each college/ university you have attended.
• Application for financial aid: Apply for federal financial aid and include a copy of all pages of your 2008-2009 Student Aid Report (SAR) www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Mail completed application packets to:

Teach North Texas
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305028
Denton, TX 76203-5017

You may also submit completed application packets in person at:

TNT Office
General Academic Building Room 461