STEM Fellowship Program

Concord University’s STEM Fellowship Program is now available for individuals who have undergraduate degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or General Science. There are currently 16 fellowships available with cohorts beginning spring 2025 and spring 2026. The goal of our STEM Fellowship Program is to prepare and sustain STEM teachers in rural high-need schools.

STEM Fellowship Program Eligibility

  • Undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or General Science
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Three professional letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of 10-20 hours of P-12 classroom observation within the last year
  • Acceptable written statement of career goals that includes reflection on the classroom observation
  • Successful fellowship interview

Benefits

Members of our STEM Fellowship Program will receive:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching program tuition free (if completed in 12 months as plan of study is designed)
  • Funds to cover textbooks and supplies
  • Technology package including a classroom set of state of the art VR headsets
  • Personal laptop
  • $15,000 stipend each year for first four of teaching in high-need content classroom ($60,000 total)
  • Funding for annual conference attendance and travel expenses
  • Funding and travel expenses covered for summer mentorship participation

How to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

A $2,317,725 project intended to increase the number of qualified STEM teachers in high need schools.

  • 100% MAT tuition
  • Cost of course materials
  • Technology package: personal lap top and classroom set of Quest 3 VR headsets (25)
  • National conference attendance annually
  • Mentorship activities annually
  • $15,000 EACH year for 4 years = $60,000

  • Anyone with an undergraduate degree in BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, or MATHEMATICS (minimum 3.0 GPA)
  • Individuals who have not taught previously or are not teaching concurrently
  • Individuals who have passed Praxis Content exam
  • Individuals who complete a 10-20 hour observation in P-12 classrooms
  • Individuals who successfully complete a Noyce Fellowship application and interview
  • Individuals who obtain admission into the CU MAT program

No, the requirement is that Fellows teach in a school located in a high-need district. Potential Fellows are encouraged to reach out to the Education Department to determine if a specific school outside of the state of WV qualifies.

High need districts are determined by the percentage of students who are identified as low income, and the number teachers teaching out of their licensure area or who are uncertified. Potential fellows should contact Dr. Andrea Campbell to determine if the district they are interested in teaching qualifies as a high need district.