• Biology Major with Secondary Education Specialization

• Chemistry Major with Education Emphasis

• Teacher Education in Mathematics Specialization

• Physics Major Science Teaching Specialization

• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien;

• Be enrolled full-time at SDSU;

• Be at least a junior (64 credits) and be able to complete the major with certification within two years;

• Have completed PS I by the beginning of the semester in which he/she will receive the scholarship;

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8; and

• Must be enrolled in coursework that will lead to a degree with secondary certification in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.

• Requirement that the student complete two years of mathematics or science teaching in a high need school district (preferably in South Dakota) for every year of the scholarship.  This service requirement must be done within six years of graduation.  A high need district is one that satisfies the conditions stated in the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Program Solicitation (NSF 07-529).  For more information on this requirement, go to What is the definition of a "high-need" school district? ;

• Agreement to repay SDSU the full amount of the scholarship if he/she fails to complete the service requirement or fails to complete the degree program;

• Agreement to complete all documentation required by the REMAST program and participate in the evaluation plan;

• Participation in all REMAST program requirements, including: actively participating in a student organization; meeting regularly with his/her faculty mentor; attending required events; and completing all components of the evaluation plan; and

• Maintenance of satisfactory progress towards a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics with secondary certification.  Satisfactory progress includes but is not limited to maintaining minimum cumulative GPA, satisfactory completion of required courses, and continued enrollment in appropriate courses.

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