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Tennessee State University Project Tiger Teach

The Tennessee State University (TSU) Project Tiger Teach (PTT) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program that seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers.  It provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate STEM majors and post-baccalaureate students holding STEM degrees who earn a teaching credential and commit to teaching in high-need K-12 school districts.

PTT Overview

Funded through its Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, the National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to Tennessee State University for support of Project Tiger Teach (PTT). PTT is a collaborative partnership between Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), the TSU College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, and College of Education the prepares STEM students for a degree in biology, chemistry or mathematics with teacher certification.

PTT Goals

• Increase the number of highly qualified, certified teachers in biology, chemistry and mathematics in high-needs schools in Tennessee
• Increase teacher diversity with emphasis on recruiting African American male teachers in biology, chemistry and mathematics.
• Provide four (4) years of post-graduate mentoring and professional development opportunities for PTT.

PTT Benefits

Tiger Teach Summer Institute I (TTSI-I)

• Tiger Teach Summer Institute I (TTSI-I) for rising sophomore science or math majors.
• Tuition and fees for a three (3) credit hour course in Teacher Education.

Tiger Teach Summer Institute II (TTSI-II)

• Tiger Teach Summer Institute II (TTSI-II) for rising junior science or math majors who have been admitted to the Teacher Certification Program.
• Tuition and fees for a three (3) credit hour course in Teacher Education.

PTT Participants will:

• Gain knowledge of content and admission requirements for teacher certification;
• Review content knowledge and test-taking strategies;
• Prepare for Praxis I and II exams; and
• Receive assistance and monitoring from PTT personnel and mentors throughout the program.

Eligibility Requirements

TTSI-I Requirements

• U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens;
• Rising sophomores with minimum GPA of 2.75;
• Students interested in teaching secondary science or mathematics;
• Students needing assistance Praxis I tests; and
• Students with a strong background in science and mathematics.

TTSI-II Requirements

• U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens;
• Rising juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Students who have been admitted to the teacher certification program in biology, chemistry, or mathematics;
• Students needing assistance with passing Praxis II content knowledge tests.

TIGER TEACH SUMMER INSTITUTE (TTSI I & II) APPLICATION ( click here)

Awards

Noyce scholarships in the amount of $12,000 will bee awarded to approximately 10 undergraduate students per year.  Recipients will be selected from participants in TTSI-II

Successful candidates must:

• Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens;
• Have an undergraduate major in biology, chemistry, or mathematics;
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Pass the Praxis II Examinations;
• Be admitted to the Teacher Certification Program in biology, chemistry, or mathematics;
• Commit to complete two (2) years of teaching in a high-needs school district for each year of support.

*African American males are strongly encouraged to apply.

TSU PTT Award Press Release 082813

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