The SCCTM Scholarship Program provides financial assistance of $1,500 to deserving preservice teachers who express their intention to specialize in the teaching of mathematics.  Up to three scholarships will be awarded each year depending upon the availability of funds.

 

Requirements for Eligibility

 

The student must:

 

1.         be enrolled in student teaching within one academic year of scholarship application at a South Carolina college or university that is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education to prepare to teach in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12;

 

2.         be committed to mathematics teaching in grades PK – 12 in South Carolina;

 

3.         have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent;

 

4.         have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent for all mathematics courses with a minimum of twelve semester hours of mathematics taken;

 

5.         submit each of the following:

 

            a,   a completed application (form attached);

b.   two (2) one‑page, typed letters of recommendation from college/university faculty members or other educators;

c.  a verification of student teaching from the college or university coordinator confirming the term of student teaching (form attached);

d.   a college transcript;

e.   a statement of 100 words or less that indicates the student's commitment to teaching mathematics;

 

Mail the items listed in #5 on or before  September 15, 2008 to Deborah Mink, Chair, SCCTM Scholarship Committee, 751 Summerwood Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.  The deadline is effective for applications for 2008-2009.

Application Materials:

Word file containing Scholarship Application Materials.

PDF file containing Scholarship Application Materials

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