September 2024

For 22 years, the New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA) has proudly offered the Doris White Memorial Scholarship, an opportunity for your future teachers to become involved with our organization. NJSTA is committed to contributing to the learning and teaching of science, and supporting K-12 classroom teachers. One way we accomplish this is by co-sponsoring the annual New Jersey Science Convention (NJSC)  where workshops and presentations are offered to enahnce science teaching and learning. 

The Doris White Memorial Scholarship is being awarded in honor of Dr. Doris Gnauck White, in tribute to her unfailing enthusiasm for, and devotion to, both scientific research and the professional development of teachers. She was a distinguished scientist, an inspiring educator, and a valued friend of New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA). In 2001, the organization awarded Dr. White its highest honor, the NJSTA Citation Scroll, which cited her willingness to share her expertise with teachers and students to improve science teaching in New Jersey, her ever-constant interest in and research into significant issues in science, her uncanny ability to incant somnolent activity in poultry, her courageous ability to enthusiastically approach life's circumstances with a positive and friendly manner, and her loyalty and leadership in attaining the goals of our association.

 A science background is not required to apply and receive a Doris White Memorial Scholarship.

Rather, the applicant should express an interest in teaching science to their prospective students.

The requirements:

• open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in a Teacher Education Program at a New Jersey institution of higher education.
• applicants should be prospective teachers who enjoy teaching science to students at any grade level, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
• completed application
• transcript showing current enrollment in Teacher Education Program
• Lesson plan (see application)
• Essay describing how attending NJSC will benefit the applicant

Each scholarship includes registration for one day at the

Convention.    Awardees will be recognized during the NJSTA Fall Membership meeting that will be

conducted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:30 in Nassau 24.

Please forward this message and encourage any education students that are interested in being teachers of science and science teachers to submit their applications for this unique opportunity so that it is received by noon on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Online Application

Questions? Please contact NJSTAPresident@gmail.com

Applications will be accepted until noon (12PM) (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024.