Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholarship

Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar
One of this year’s applicants will be awarded the additional honor of being named the Dorothy Smith Curtis Scholar for exceptional service to the community through tutoring.

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. In 1970, Dot earned her teaching credential and began a 30-year career teaching parent education for the LAUSD. She relished working with mothers and young children from all over the world. They taught her their cultures, and she helped mothers raise their children with love, consistency, and exposure to ideas and learning, sharing with others what she brought to her family and friends.

On the application, you will be asked to provide information regarding your tutoring or volunteering experience.

ELIGIBILITY:
Undergraduate students in Math for LA who are serious about pursuing a career as a teacher. Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Student must be at least one of the following:
   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
2. Must demonstrate financial need through submission of a FAFSA or Dream Act application.
3. Overall GPA must be 3.0+

*AWARD AMOUNT: *
Up to $4500 for tuition and fees

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
Amount of $1500 will be distributed quarterly as long as student:

1. Successfully completes course of study
2. Is enrolled in courses as an undergraduate
3. Maintains overall GPA of 3.0+