Math for LA Scholarship

For undergraduate students in Math for LA who are serious about pursuing a career as a teacher. One award amount of $4,500 for tuition and fees. Second award amount of $6,000 for tuition and fees for the awardee with the additional distinction of the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar. The Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar will be selected based on volunteer work.

Eligibility:

1. Student must be at least one of the following student standings:
   a. Rising senior in the Math for Teaching Major or Math for Teaching Minor
   b. Rising senior accepted into the Joint Math Education Pathway
   c. Rising junior accepted into the Integrated Pathway
   d. Rising senior who has completed M73, M74, and M75 and follows through with enrolling in M105AB and C during senior year
2. Overall GPA must be 3.0+

Award Amount: $4,500 for Math for LA Scholar. $6,000 for the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar. To be distributed in $1,500 or $2,000 increments each quarter for one academic year contingent upon:

1. Successful completion of coursework
2. Continued enrollment as an undergraduate
3. Maintenance of a 3.0+ GPA

Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar
To be considered for the additional distinction of the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar, please include volunteer experience in your personal statement. Dorothy Smith Curtis was an educator whose contributions led to the establishment of The Philip C. Curtis Jr. Center and its success working towards a world class mathematics education for all students. Each year, one Math for LA Scholarship recipient is awarded an additional $1,500 and named the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar for exceptional service to the community in honor of Dot’s memory.

Application Components

1. Unofficial transcript.
2. Personal Statement: Include a 1-3 page statement addressing the below questions. Please double-space and use 12pt font.
   a. How did your interest in a career in mathematics education develop? What are your goals?
   b. What unique experiences, talents, or perspectives will you bring to a future mathematics classroom?
   c. What attitudes around mathematics do you want to nurture in your future students?
   d. (Optional) Do you have a financial need that you would like to share with the committee?
   e. (Optional – To be considered for the additional distinction of Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar) Do you have any volunteer experience?

Deadline
Sunday, June 16th by 11:59pm