Knowles Teaching Fellowship 2027
Four-year fellowship programme for early-career high school mathematics and science teachers in the United States, with institutes, coaching and a professional community.
| Amount / funding | not stated — no estimate basis |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 19 January 2027 |
| Start date | September 2027 teaching year; first institute 8–9 October 2027 in Moorestown, NJ |
| Level | Teacher fellowship |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Four-year fellowship programme for early-career high school mathematics and science teachers in the United States, with institutes, coaching and a professional community.
Minimum requirements
Early-career high school mathematics or science teacher entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of teaching in September 2027, committed to teaching grades 9–12 in the United States; degree in physics, biology, chemistry or mathematics within the last 10 years or equivalent content work; no teaching credential required to apply.
Application checklist
- Online application
- Quarterfinalist video due 16 February 2027
- Semifinalist group interview 17 April 2027
- Finalist interviews 26 April to 14 May 2027
- 2 references needed for finalist interviews
- check official page for other required documents
Application tips
- Apply while still in your first three years of teaching — the eligibility window is narrow.
- Prepare the quarterfinalist video early, since it follows soon after the January deadline.
- Line up two referees who can speak to your classroom practice before the finalist stage.
- Confirm your degree or content background fits physics, biology, chemistry or mathematics.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Mathematics education, Science education, Teacher training