Math and Science Teacher (MAST) Program

Who We Are

The Math and Science Teacher (MAST) Scholars Program is designed to provide students with financial and educational opportunities to explore science and mathematics education at the middle school and high school levels. This program is open to CSUEB Junior, Senior, and Credential STEM and Liberal Studies majors. Liberal Studies majors with an interest in teaching elementary school must be interested in teaching Math or Science to qualify.

MAST Scholars are part of a community of peers all interested in STEM education. Scholars will engage in teacher education coursework and have access to high-quality science and math education workshops at CSUEB hosted by faculty and professionals from the Teacher Education Department and the Credential Student Services Center.

MAST Scholars who successfully complete their undergraduate degree with at least a 2.67 overall GPA, and successfully meet all Teaching Credential Admissions requirements (including testing, documents, and interview) for the Multiple-Subject and/or Single-Subject will receive priority admission to the CSUEB Teaching Credential Program.

Scholarship Qualifications

Students applying for a Junior or Senior MAST scholarship must meet ONE of the following qualifications and are strongly encouraged to attend our workshops:

1. I am interested in pursuing a Single-Subject teaching credential in a STEM-major field.
   
   
2. I am interested in pursuing a Multiple-Subject teaching credential with a strong STEM-major emphasis.
   
   

All MAST Scholars are strongly encouraged to attend our Fall STEM education and professional development workshops and Spring Field trip, as well as application workshop sessions held in the Spring. These workshops help prepare students to teach by connecting them with dedicated TED faculty who have in-depth knowledge about the Teaching Credential program and the skills necessary to be successful in a teaching career. MAST Scholars also receive direct support with advising, professional opportunities, and faculty connections from the CSUEB Teacher Recruitment Coordinator. 

MAST Credential Scholarship

Following the successful completion of the Summer Session and the Subject Matter Competency requirements, a CSUEB Teaching Credential student who graduated from CSUEB may apply to receive a $1,000 MAST Credential Scholarship.

NOYCE Teacher Scholarship Program

The Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program provides funding to California State University East Bay to provide scholarships, stipends, and programmatic support to recruit and prepare STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 teachers. Scholarship and stipend recipients are required to complete two years of teaching in a high-need school district for each year of support. The program seeks to increase the number of K-12 teachers with strong STEM content knowledge who teach in high-need school districts. 

Check out https://www.csueastbay.edu/noyce/  for more information