NCTM Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarships

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Award: $10,000

Deadline: May 1, 2026

To provide financial support to college students preparing for teaching secondary school mathematics. Qualifications: Applicants must be a current (on or before the application deadline) student member of NCTM; Persons currently completing their sophomore year of college, scheduling for full-time study at a four- or five-year college or university in the next academic year and pursuing a career goal of becoming a certified teacher of 7-12 secondary school mathematics; the applicant's college grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent; no person(s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education trust in the same academic year; past recipients of the Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Scholarship and employees or immediate family members of employees of either the Educational and Productivity Solutions business segment of Texas Instruments or the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee criteria. How to apply: Application must submit online application form; must include proposal (single-space, 12 font, 1 inch margin); essay (two pages maximum); plan (two page maximum); budget (two pages maximum; table format); background and experience; letter of support from academic advisor; letter of support from an academic/professional contact; letter of support from a personal contact. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences.

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