Whether you are already a teacher or you want to become one, there are many programs to help you pay for college to become a physics teacher (or a better physics teacher). Different scholarship programs are designed to support different contituencies (e.g. pre-service vs. in-servoice teachers), so read carefullly.
Up to four years of undergrad or two years of masters degree study leading to physics teaching at up to $4,000/year. Financial need is not necessary (but FAFSA completion is), and this grant is actually a FORGIVABLE LOAN with a service obligation: The recipient is expected to spend four years teaching in a high needs school within eight years of completing the degree program. Part time students are eligible (pro-rated) and a GPA of 3.25 is required. More information at the Department of Education website and the Buffalo State Financial Aid Office.
Up to four years of undergrad or two years of masters degree study leading to physics teaching at up to $4,000/year. Financial need is not necessary (but FAFSA completion is), and this grant is actually a FORGIVABLE LOAN with a service obligation: The recipient is expected to spend four years teaching in a high needs school within eight years of completing the degree program. Part time students are eligible (pro-rated) and a GPA of 3.25 is required. More information at the Department of Education website and the Buffalo State Financial Aid Office.
Intended for those switching majors or careers to teaching from non-teaching STEM fields (Science, Tech, Engineering or Math) to teacher preparation programs earning an initial STEM teaching certificate. Tuition and living scholarship (for recipients without bachelor's degrees) of $15,000/year for one year or Junior or Senior level undergraduate study plus a possible second year of $10,000/year. Tuition and living scholarship (for recipients already with bachelor's degrees) of $15,000/year for one year of study leading to initial teacher certification. Awarded directly to recipient; forgiven if recipient works in a "High Needs" K-12 school as a STEM teacher.
Covers about $4,500/year of tuition paid directly to NYS institution for up to four years of undergraduate or one year of graduate study leading to initial teacher certification. Intended for traditional and nontraditional candidates. Forgiven if the recipient works for five years in New York State as a high school math or science teacher
An extremely competitive program providing up to $10,000 annually of tuition assistance and stipend for students who already have a bachelors in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or math) and are within five years of their bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
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