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Mason Science Teaching Fellowship$1000 FELLOWSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING
FIFTH-YEAR PROGRAM
The non-traditional fifth-year program is designed to offer individuals possessing a bachelor's degree outside of education the opportunity to earn a master's degree in education with Class A certification. Further information, admission requirements and application procedures can be obtained from education departmental offices at Alabama colleges and universities offering the fifth-year program.
AWARDS
Recognizing the need for promoting superior science teaching at all levels, the Alabama Academy of Science has established an award to encourage scientifically trained students to enter the teaching profession. The William H. Mason Fellowship is $1000 for one year (non-renewable), and is tenable at any institution in the state of Alabama offering a teacher certification program. Awardees may choose to specialize in any area kindergarten through the 12th grade. Selection will be based on the extent to which the applicant shows promise for incorporating quality science instruction in his or her classroom.
ELIGIBILITY
Students who will have earned a B.S. or B.A. degree by the summer of 2008 are invited to apply for a William H. Mason Fellowship. Applicants must have the equivalent of a minor or major in a natural science, and must be applicants for a program leading to certification in teaching at any level K-12. Recipients will be required to teach in the state of Alabama for at least one year following the completion of the degree program for which the award is given.
PROCEDURES
A fellowship application form can be obtained from ________________________ or by writing to: Dr. Michael B. Moeller Alabama Academy of Science Box 5049 University of North Alabama Florence, AL 35632 or by e-mail: mbmoeller@una.edu or can be downloaded for the Academy’s website:
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008 |