Deadline: December 1, 2025
The Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers 2025 supports outstanding students who intend to pursue a career as high-school physics educators in the United States. This long-standing award, offered annually, provides financial assistance and professional support to individuals preparing to teach physics at secondary-school level. The programme encourages strong academic performance, dedication to the teaching profession, and a clear commitment to shaping the next generation of physics learners.
About the Opportunity
The Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers 2025 is administered by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). Funded through an endowment from Barbara Lotze, the award aims to strengthen the pipeline of qualified physics teachers across the United States. Successful applicants receive both financial support and access to AAPT resources that enhance their training and professional development. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years, depending on continued eligibility and academic progress.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Intend to become a high-school physics teacher.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a current undergraduate student enrolled in a two- or four-year U.S. college or university, or a high-school senior accepted into such an institution.
- Be enrolled in or planning to pursue a programme of study that prepares them for teaching physics at secondary-school level.
- Demonstrate strong academic ability and potential for success as a physics educator.
Benefits / Award Details
- Financial award of up to US$3,000.
- Complimentary one-year AAPT Student Membership, offering access to resources, networking, and professional development.
- Renewable for up to four years, subject to reapplication and continued academic progression.
Application Requirements / Documents
Applicants are required to complete the online application and provide all supporting materials by the stated deadline. This includes:
- Completed online application form.
- Letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess the applicant’s potential as a future physics teacher.
- Submission of all documents no later than the deadline to be considered by the AAPT Board of Directors.
Timeline / Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official AAPT online portal. All materials must be provided on time for the application to be reviewed during the winter meeting of the AAPT Board of Directors.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by a committee appointed by AAPT. Evaluations focus on academic promise, commitment to teaching physics, clarity of career goals, strength of recommendations, and overall suitability for the scholarship. Renewal applicants are reassessed annually based on updated submissions.
Additional Information / Terms
- Applicants must reapply each year if they wish to continue receiving the award for up to the maximum duration of four years.
- The award amount may vary depending on committee decisions and available funding.
- Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
- Awardees must remain enrolled in a teacher-preparation pathway focused on physics at secondary-school level.
Host Organisation
The scholarship is hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), a leading professional body dedicated to enhancing the understanding and teaching of physics at all levels.
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