MSTI Teacher Fellowship

San Francisco State University's Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative

Consider becoming a STEM teacher. Earn $500 - $1,500 a semester learning to be a STEM teacher.

Teacher Fellowship Application

About the CSME Teacher Fellowship

Each year, CSME supports a cohort of STEM majors and credential students interested in being K-12 teachers. Teacher Fellows create a community of aspiring teachers and gain public service experience in the field. Additionally, Fellows receive extra mentoring, special seminars and access to a dedicated study center.

Teacher Fellows Receive

  • Financial support to do community service in local schools
  • Special seminars and access to a dedicated study center
  • Career mentorship from experienced teachers in our district  
  • Support for passing exams to enter the credential program
  • Reimbursement for exams and application fees for our credential program
  • Opportunity for paid summer internships
  • Opportunities to have fully funded travel to regional teaching conferences
  • Support from a community of like-minded students who love math and science
  • Awards range from $500-$1,500 depending on your graduation date

All the Requirements to be a Teacher Fellow

  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
  • Free response briefly explaining why you want to join Teacher Fellowship along with your career goals and experiences
Minimum Requirements 
  • ATTEND our CSME seminars in the Burk Hall 214 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays:
  • Fall 2026: 
    • Meeting #1: 9/11/2026
    • Meeting #2: 10/9/2026
    • Meeting #3: 11/13/2026
    • Meeting #4: 12/11/2026
  • Spring 2027: 
    • Meeting #1: 2/12/2027
    • Meeting #2: 3/12/2027
    • Meeting #3: 4/9/2027
    • Meeting #4: Banquet
Undergraduates
  • Complete minimum 20 hours of classroom observation, called Early Field Experience (EFE) or take an approved service learning course*
  • Meet with your academic advisor and CSME advisor once a semester
  • Apply for one scholarship if applicable to you
  • *The classroom observations will be arranged by CSME. If you have already completed a minimum of 20 hours of classroom observations for the credential application, other volunteer arrangements will be considered.  Courses such as Math 375, STEM HOUSE EED 655 or related service learning courses can be counted in substitution for the EFE. Please consult Teacher Fellows advisor, Kim Seashore
  • Confirm graduation date via e-mail from your academic advisor  

Applications acceptance is ongoing. Awards given based on availability. Please reach out to csme@sfsu.edu for application information or any other questions.