The federal and state governments fund many programs to help students become scientists and science teachers.

NYSED High School Math and Science Teacher Scholarships:
• $7,700/year of tuition directly to NYS educational institutions
• Up to four years of undergraduate study or one year of graduate study leading to initial teacher certification
• Traditional and non-traditional candidates
• Forgiven if the recipient teaches high school math or science in NY state for at least 5 years
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Noyce Fellowships:
• Scholarship support is available to undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students pursuing teaching certification, for up to two years per student.
• New K-12 math and science teachers leading to initial teacher certification.
• For switching majors or careers from regular STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering or Math) fields to STEM teaching
• Awarded directly to the recipient and forgiven if the recipient teaches STEM in a "high needs" K-12 school
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US Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for certain K-12 school teachers:
• The federal government has several loan forgiveness programs for teachers.
• Find out more here.

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KTSF) Fellowships:
• Award toward annual tuition and living expenses during pursuit of teaching credentials
• Supports fellowship winner's continuing education once in a teaching position
• For students who already have a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field
• Forgiven if the recipient teaches high school math or science in NY state for at least 5 years
• Find out more here.

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teachers:
• Up to $3,000. to an individual for each of four years
• Must be U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools.
• Find out more here.

US Department of Education TEACH grants:
• Up to $4,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate or two years of masters degree study leading to teaching qualifications. Recipients must spend four years teaching in a high needs school within eight years of completing the degree program.
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Teach For America:
• For those interested in teaching immediately after obtaining their BS degree in Physics, before earning a Master of Arts in Teaching. Provides training and teaching placement in a high-needs district.
• Find out more here.