SPS Future Teacher Scholarship
Annual $2,500 scholarship from the Society of Physics Students for an undergraduate SPS member in a teacher education programme planning a physics teaching career.
| Amount / funding | $2,500 (one award may be made each year) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 15 March 2027 (applications due March 15; if the date falls on a weekend, due the following Monday — 15 March 2027 is a Monday) |
| Start date | not stated — no estimate basis |
| Level | Bachelors, Teacher training |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Annual $2,500 scholarship from the Society of Physics Students for an undergraduate SPS member in a teacher education programme planning a physics teaching career.
Minimum requirements
Undergraduate members of the SPS national organization; participating in a teacher education program; students who expect to complete their bachelor's degree in physics in the spring or summer following the March 15 deadline are not eligible.
Application checklist
- Online application no later than March 15
- General information form
- Official current transcript sent directly by the college/university (postmarked by the deadline) to SPS Scholarship Program, 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740
- Outline of physics and related courses taken and planned
- Written statement of career objectives including teaching physics experiences and ambitions
- Written statement of SPS participation
- Written statement from the SPS Advisor certifying participation in a teacher education program
- Certification from the Department Chair of good standing and satisfactory progress
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members
Application tips
- Order the official transcript early — it must be postmarked by the deadline and sent directly by your institution.
- If you finish your physics bachelor's in spring/summer 2027 you are ineligible — check this rule first.
- Ask your SPS Advisor for the certification statement well in advance.
- Align the two faculty recommendations with the three criteria: scholarship, continued scholastic development, and SPS participation.
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: Physics education, Teacher training