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Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/1/2024
Closes: 5/1/2024

Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) who are preparing for a career as a secondary school mathematics teacher.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • This program is open to full-time undergraduate students who are 1) student members of NCTM; 2) currently completing their sophomore year of college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; 3) scheduled for full-time study at a 4-year or 5-year college or university in the next academic year, and 4) preparing for a career as a certified teacher of secondary school mathematics.
  • Applicants must submit a proposal that includes official transcripts, a list of courses remaining to be completed in order to fulfill the requirements for teacher certification within a 3year period, an itemized budget that includes how they plan to allocate funds from this scholarship for the third and fourth years of full-time study, a list of extracurricular or professional activities that demonstrate their commitment to becoming a secondary school mathematics teacher, letters of recommendation, and a 2-page essay on why they have chosen to prepare for a career as a secondary school mathematics teacher, how mathematics should be taught to all learners, and why mathematics is important to know and understand.
  • Selection is based on academic achievement and commitment to a teaching career in secondary school mathematics.
  • Recipients are required to submit a transcript and a brief report at the end of each year of study.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Mathematics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Mathematics
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Affiliations
    National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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