click here >Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarships
Supported by the Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund
| "I took two math courses directed specifically at secondary and middle school math teachers. For starters, it was fun to finally be surrounded by people who want to do exactly what I want to do. We proved to be excellent resources for each other throughout the year, and having that kind of support really showed the importance of teacher collaboration." ~ Madison Shipley, 2009–10 Awardee |
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college students preparing for teaching secondary school mathematics. For 2012-2013, one scholarship, with a maximum value of $10,000, will be awarded to a person 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 secondary school mathematics. These scholarships are named in recognition of the outstanding contributions to mathematics education made by professors Frank Demana and Bert K. Waits of the Ohio State University.
To apply for the scholarship, a written proposal must be submitted that includes evidence of the applicant’s past academic achievement in a college or university and the applicant’s commitment to pursue a teaching career in secondary school mathematics. This scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, course materials, and other expenses directly related to the recipient’s academic program of study. Any acquisition of equipment must support the applicant’s plan of study but not require more than 10 percent, or $1,000, of the entire scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded in two phases, with $5,000 for the recipient’s third year of full-time study, and $5,000 for the recipient’s
fourth year of full-time study.
Applicants must submit a written proposal that identifies the remaining two or three years of collegiate coursework in mathematics or mathematics education required to earn certification; a detailed outline of the full-time study required to meet these requirements within three years of study, and the course titles and credits for mathematics and mathematics education courses already completed; and a budget to fund the plan. Applicants must be student members of NCTM.
Coursework and graduation is to be completed between April 1, 2013, and August 31, 2015.
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.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a proposal. The 2012-2013 MET Proposal Cover Form must be completed and serve as the top page of each copy of the proposal. The proposal must be typewritten, double-spaced and single-sided (please organize as outlined below), with margins of at least one inch on 8.5" x 11" paper. Font size must be no smaller than 10-point (Times Roman suggested), and width between characters should be normal (100%). Five copies (one original and four copies) of the proposal should be included in a single packet addressed to the Mathematics Education Trust at NCTM, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. The application packet must be postmarked by May 4, 2012 (updated college transcript due June 1, 2012). Faxed copies will not be accepted. Duplicate applications will not be considered.
Note: This scholarship is awarded to an individual student. The award must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service, and it is subject to federal income taxes. A Form 1099 will be sent to the scholarship recipient at the end of the calendar year. If you have any questions about your own income tax liability, you should contact the Internal Revenue Service or your tax counsel. These sources can advise a recipient on the proper way to report project expenses.
Proposal Requirements
I. Proposal Cover Form (Microsoft Word 2000 or higher required)
II. Proposal (four pages maximum plus required attachments). The proposal must:
A. Include transcripts of completed coursework from an accredited college or university offering credits that are applicable to a four-or-more-year degree in mathematics or mathematics education. The applicant's college grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3.0 or the equivalent in order to be considered for the scholarship. Students transfering to another institution to complete their degree program must provide verification from the certifying institution that they have been accepted.
B. Provide the list of courses the applicant is required to complete as a full-time student at a four-year college or university in order to complete teacher certification within a three-year period. Include full course title and catalogue description for each course. Verification must be provided that the college or university offers a formal program in mathematics or mathematics education, and the program leads to full teacher certification.
C. Include an itemized budget for all costs of a full academic year indicating how you would allocate $5,000 from this award for the third year of full-time study and $5,000 for the fourth year of full-time study. List any other scholarship support currently being received.
D. Provide any background, extracurricular activities, or professional activities that the applicant feels demonstrate his or her commitment to becoming a secondary school mathematics teacher.
E. Provide signed letters of recommendation as specified in Section IV., Letters of Recommendation
III. Essay (two pages maximum)
Provide a two-page, double-spaced essay on why you have chosen to pursue a career as a secondary school mathematics teacher.
IV. Letters of Recommendation (one page maximum each)
Provide a two-page, double-spaced essay on why you have chosen to pursue a career as a secondary school mathematics teacher.
IV. Letters of Recommendation (one page maximum each)
1) A signed letter of recommendation on college or university letterhead from an academic advisor indicating the academic advisor's assessment of both the viability of the plan and the applicant's commitment to pursue a career as a secondary mathematics teacher.
2) A signed letter of recommendation from a professional contact indicating the applicant’s suitability for the scholarship and citing evidence of their commitment to pursue a career as a teacher.
3) A signed letter of recommendation from a personal contact indicating the relationship to the applicant and the applicant’s suitability for the scholarship and citing evidence of their commitment to pursue a career as a teacher.
Interim and Final Report Requirements
A. Recipients will be required to submit an updated college transcript and a brief report (no more than three pages) at the end of their third year of full-time study indicating progress that has been made in their career pursuits. This should include not only classes completed, in progress, and planned but also extracurricular activities and new pursuits reflecting their continued growth and commitment to this career.
B. Recipients will be required to submit an updated college transcript and a brief report (no more than three pages) at the end of their fourth year of full-time study indicating progress that has been made in their career pursuits.
The Mathematics Education Trust was established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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Edward Burger is Professor of Mathematics and Lissack Professor for Social Responsibility and Personal Ethics at Williams College and Vice Provost for Strategic Educational Initiatives at Baylor University. He is the author of over 30 research articles, 12 books, and 15 video series. Burger was awarded the 2000 Northeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Award for Distinguished Teaching and 2001 MAA Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo National Award for Distinguished Teaching of Mathematics. The MAA also named him their 2001-2003 Polya Lecturer.
