Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher CourseWork Scholarship Grant

Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher CourseWork Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Summary

The Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher Course Work Scholarship, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, provides financial support to college students aiming to become certified elementary teachers focused on mathematics. Eligible candidates must complete their sophomore year, maintain a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching. This scholarship promotes high-quality mathematics education, ensuring future educators are well-prepared to inspire students in their learning journey.

Overview

Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher Course Work Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing for teaching elementary school with a content focus in mathematics.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Persons currently completing their sophomore year of college or university, scheduling for fulltime 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 elementary school with a content focus in mathematics.The applicant might also be pursuing a full-time graduate degree for the purpose of becoming a certified elementary school teacher with a specialty in mathematics.The applicant’s college grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent.Individual AwardThe Internal Revenue Service classifies scholarship payments in two ways: a non-taxable scholarship and a taxable scholarship. Awardees are responsible for reporting taxable scholarships and remitting any tax due with their personal income tax return. Additional information is available in IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Education” or from your tax professional.Coursework and graduation are to be completed within one to two years. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) student member of NCTM

Ineligibility

No person(s) may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education trust in the same academic year.Past recipients of the Edward Brennan Scholarship and employees or immediate family members of employees of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.