Resources
Scholarships and Fellowships
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Prospective Teacher Course Work Scholarships
For students in the sophomore year of their undergraduate studies who are planning to be mathematics teachers. - California Mathematics Council
For in-service mathematics teachers or pre-service mathematics teachers enrolled in credential programs. - UC San Diego Noyce Fellowship
For UC San Diego students who are in their senior year or in the UCSD credential program, and plan to teach math or science. - Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
For individuals who will have completed their bachelor’s degree in June and are planning to become high school science or mathematics teachers. Students in credential programs are also eligible. - Math for America
For individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree with substantial coursework in mathematics and who are planning to teach mathematics. - ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship
For individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related discipline and experience in a chemistry-related profession, who plan to earn their teaching credential. - California Retired Teachers Association
For undergraduate junior, senior or graduate students planning to become teachers. - STAR Summer Research Internship
For aspiring math and science teachers who are Noyce Scholars - Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
For aspiring teachers of color who will get their credential from specific partner institutions
Loan Forgiveness/Grant Programs
- Cal Grant (Teaching Credential Program Benefits)
- California Assumption of Loans for Education (APLE)
- Federal TEACH Grant Program
- Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Cancellation
- Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
Many other merit-based and need-based grants are available. Consult the resources of the UC San Diego Financial Aid Office for more information.
Planning for Credential Program Entry and Success
Students planning to earn their single subject credential will need to take the California Basic Educational Skills Test, as well as the California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers (or follow an approved Subject Matter Preparation Program). See the UC San Diego M.Ed./Single Subject Foundations Program Handbook for more information about requirements of the UC San Diego Credential Program.
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
- California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
- CSET Mathematics Test Guide
- CSET Science Test Guide
Teach California (Career planning help from the California Department of Education)
Certification Map (FAQ about teaching, teacher salaries, credentials)
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
California State Board of Education Content Standards>
Other UCSD programs for students interested in teaching
- UC San Diego Teacher Credentialing Program
- UC San Diego Majors in science/math education
- Minors in Education Studies
Community College Cross Enrollment and Transfer
- Pathways to the Credential
With information for community college students - Application for Cross Enrollment at UC San Diego
Community college students may enroll in Cal Teach or other UC San Diego courses before they transfer. It is a good way to try out the program and the campus and meet students and professors. - ASSIST
California-wide online student-transfer information system - University of California Transfer Information
- UC San Diego Transfer Information
Professional Organizations for Math and Science Teachers
- National Science Teachers Association
- California Science Teachers Association
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- The Association of Teachers of Mathematics
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- National Association of Biology Teachers
- National Earth Science Teachers Association
- American Society for Engineering Education
- International Society for Technology in Education
- American Chemical Society