New York State Math & Science Teaching Incentive

The NYS Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program is offered to encourage students to pursue careers as math and science teachers in secondary education (grades 7-12). Awards are made to students attending school at the undergraduate and/or graduate degree level in exchange for five years of full-time employment as math or science teachers in secondary education in New York State.Scholarship Details• Open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in approved teacher preparation programs• Covers tuition up to the SUNY undergraduate rate• Amount is the lesser of actual tuition or SUNY tuition rate• Annual award, paid at the end of the academic yearEligibility Criteria• Must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to certification as a secondary education math or science teacher• Must attend a CUNY, SUNY, or private college in New York State• Must commit to teaching math or science in a New York State secondary school for a minimum of five years• Must not be in default on any state or federal student loan• Must comply with service conditions of any prior NYS awards received• No income limits applyApplication Process1. Enroll in an approved full-time teacher preparation program at an eligible institution2. Complete the FAFSA and TAP application or the NYS DREAM Act application annually3. Submit the scholarship application through the official NYS HESC website4. Ensure compliance with eligibility and financial requirements throughout the academic year5. Maintain academic progress and fulfill service obligations post-graduationCovers the cost of tuition, not to exceed tuition costs equal to tuition at a state-operated SUNY college. The value of the award (for both undergraduates and graduate students) is the undergraduate tuition rate of SUNY which is $3,535 per semester or the actual tuition charged, whichever is less.