scholarship team in action to recruit

SCHOLARSHIP TEAM IN ACTION TO RECRUIT

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - WILMINGTON

www.uncw.edu/ed/STAR

WHAT IS STAR? An exciting new program that provides monies and support to UNCW students pursuing teacher licensure in Middle Grades or Secondary Mathematics or Science and agree to teach in a high need partnership school.

STAR Funding• STAR is funded through a federal grant from

the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Scholarship fund.

• UNCW was awarded the grant in 2009 for period of 5 years.

• The grant allows several scholarships to be awarded each year!

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF STAR?

To recruit high quality Math and Science teachers who will assume positions in high needs schools;

To increase the pool of math and science teachers from traditionally underrepresented populations; &

To provide financial, professional and personal support to recipients throughout their preparation program and their first years of teaching.

•FINANCIAL SUPPORT: STAR RECIPIENTS RECEIVE UP TO A $10,000 AWARD!

•HIGH QUALITY PREPARATION COURSEWORK AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF STUDY WITH ONGOING ADVISING AND ASSISTANCE

•UNIVERSITY /SCHOOL SYSTEM COLLAB ORATION TO ENSURE PLACEMENT IN APPROPRIATE TEACHING POSITIONS

•SUPPORT AND MENTORING THROUGHOUT FIRST YEARS OF TEACHING

What are the benefits of being a STAR recipient?

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR STAR?

Current UNCW Undergraduate Junior or Senior, Graduate Student or Licensure Only Candidate (apply spring semester before scholarship is awarded) ;

Pursuing a license to teach Math or Science at the Middle School or Secondary level;

Completion of all requirements for entrance into the Watson School of Education;

Passing scores on Praxis I (or equivalent) On time completion of all required

application materials (see STAR website); No criminal record

Minimum requirements for consideration include:

HOW DO I APPLY FOR STAR?• Visit the STAR website at

www.uncw.edu/ed/STAR for an application and instructions;

• A personal statement, resume and letter of recommendation are required with the completed application form.

• All materials are due by May 1 and scholarships are awarded before fall tuition is due.

HOW ARE STAR APPLICANTS SELECTED?

• All application materials are carefully reviewed by members of the STAR Team Committee (appointed UNCW Faculty and Administrators);

• Selected eligible students are invited to attend an interview/information session;

• The committee discusses and determines final selections;

• Awards are granted!

STAR Requirements

All students receiving a STAR scholarship MUST sign an “Intent to Teach” document. Failure to comply with the listed obligations will result in the student having to pay back the full scholarship amount awarded.

INTENT TO TEACH

Consistent course attendance and participation

Attendance at all advising sessions

Completion of all courses required for licensure in Math or Science within three years

Completion of all North Carolina licensure requirements, including Praxis I and II testing requirements

Commitment to continuous development as an educator including collaborating with and being responsive to suggestions from instructors and mentors

Commitment to teach Math or Science (Middle School or High School) in one of the designated partner North Carolina school systems for two years for each year the scholarship is awarded.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY SCHOOLS

CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS

COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS

DUPLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

JONES COUNTY SCHOOLS

ONLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS

PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHITEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICTS

FIRST YEARS TEACHER SUPPORTUpon graduation, STAR students will receive

support with finding appropriate placement in teaching positions within the partnership schools.

STAR teachers will receive continued support through-out their first years of teaching via mentoring by the school system and university, quality professional development programs, and accessible 24/7 web- based technology support via a Google Site.

www.uncw.edu/ed/STAR

Marty SugerikProgram Coordinatorsugerikm@uncw.edu

(910) 612-3940