Math For Teaching Scholarship

The Math for Teaching Scholarship provides financial support to undergraduates serious about pursuing a career in mathematics education.

Eligibility:

1. The applicant must be at least one of the following:
   a. Rising senior who has completed Math 73, Math 74, or Math 75 and follows through with enrollment in Math 105ABC during senior year
   b. Rising senior in the Math for Teaching Major or Math for Teaching Minor
   c. Rising senior accepted into the UCLA Teacher Education Program and The Curtis Center’s Joint Math Education Pathway
   d. Rising junior accepted into the UCLA Teacher Education Program and The Curtis Center’s Integrated Pathway
2. The applicant’s overall GPA must be 2.50+

Award Amount: One award amount of $3,000 for tuition and fees, to be distributed in $1,000 increments each quarter for one academic year contingent upon the following:
1. Successful completion of coursework
2. Continued enrollment as an undergraduate
3. Maintenance of a 2.50+ GPA

Application Components

1. Unofficial transcript.
2. Personal Statement: Include a 1-2 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 attitudes around mathematics do you want to nurture in your future students?
   c. (Optional) Do you have a financial need that you would like to share with the committee?
   d. (Optional) Candidates with outstanding contributions in community service are eligible for the additional honor of being named the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar. Please share any community service experience you have.