Would you like to become a secondary (7-12 grade) teacher? Are you majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field OR do you already have a STEM degree?
You could be eligible for $12,000 a year to pursue licensure as a secondary teacher through the National Science Foundation’s NOYCE grant. Students must teach two years for every year of support.
To be eligible students must:
Declare their major to be a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) major and complete enough hours to be considered a senior or a second semester junior OR Have a STEM degree.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (some exceptions may be considered).
Be a U.S. citizen or possess status as a national, refugee alien, or permanent resident alien.
Teach two years in a high-risk school district for every year of support.
Northern offers over 50 bachelor's, associate and certificate programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math); Nursing and Health Sciences; Liberal Arts and Humanities; Arts, Film & Media; Business Administration; Teacher Education and Technical Trades.
Northern New Mexico College is the most affordable 4-year college in the Southwestern US. Choose us for our value, our quality degree and continuing education programs in diverse areas of study, and our experienced faculty. We provide students with unique opportunities for academic, personal, and professional growth, small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong hands-on experiences from day one.
The Northern Foundation remains committed to stimulate leadership, promote equity, and grow resources and philanthropy in the Española Valley and surrounding rural areas. Over the past twenty years, we have granted $1.3 million to support over 1,250 NNMC students.
