The Arizona Department of Education wants to help teachers "Get SET for STEM!" Our Scholarships for Effective Teachers program offers Arizona educators $2,000 per year for up to three years to pursue coursework or programs that will:
1. Prepare them to add a STEM area (calculus, physics, biology, etc.) or CTE Certificate, and
2. Bolster their STEM teaching knowledge & skills
Who's eligible? Arizona certified teachers with a current contract at an Arizona public school are eligible to apply. This includes secondary teachers, K-8 teachers, SPED educators, etc. who are interesting in building their STEM education skills. Coursework must be taken through a regionally or nationally accredited public or provide post-secondary education institutions in Arizona (like ASU, UA, NAU, GCU, or an Arizona community college).
What’s an Applicants Commitment? Scholarship recipients agree to teach in Arizona public schools for three years after completing their coursework or program.
How often are scholarships awarded? Applications are accepted year-round and scholarships and awarded on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted prior to enrollment in a program or coursework. Funding is awarded directly to the recipient after submitting paperwork that proves you have enrolled & paid for a course or program.
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams and/or add a STEM or CTE certification or credential to their teaching certificate. Scholarships can be used towards courses for a master's, undergraduate, or community college level and can be taken in-person or online.
Examples of appropriate STEM coursework & programs include
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
General Science
Mathematics
Middle Grades Mathematics
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Botany
Computer Science
Education Technology
Engineering
Environmental Science
Industrial Technology
Physical Science
Zoology
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams and/or add a STEM or CTE certification or credential to their teaching certificate. Scholarships can be used towards courses for a master's, undergraduate, or community college level and can be taken in-person or online.
Examples of appropriate Career & Technical Education coursework include:
Ready to get SET for STEM? Download the application and email it to [email protected].
Click here to see the requirements for adding an approved subject area to your teaching certificate. More information can be found on our website or by reaching out to our Certification Team: [email protected] or 602-542-4367.
For more information about the Get SET for STEM program, call 602-364-3345 or e-mail the Teacher Professional Development Inbox at [email protected].
For questions about Certification, e-mail [email protected] or call 602-542-4367.
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