Grants and Scholarships
Teacher Incentive Grant - The MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant Task Force is authorized to award $1500 to Minnesota K –16 mathematics teachers to support educators desiring to implement projects in math.
The Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Scholarship - The Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Scholarship is awarded by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics to a mathematics educator for the purpose of attending the annual Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Symposium.
MCTM Foundation Spring Conference Grant - The Foundation is now accepting applications from beginning and mid-career teachers for financial support to participate in the annual MCTM Spring Conference.
The Arnie Cutler Scholarship for Mathematics Course Work for Middle Grades Teachers - The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing course work in mathematics. Scholarships with a maximum of $800 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching in grades 6 – 8.
2012 Ross Taylor
Mathematics Education
and Leadership Scholarship
The Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Scholarship is awarded by the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics to a mathematics educator for the purpose of attending the annual Ross Taylor Mathematics Education and Leadership Symposium.
Nominations can be made for a colleague or for oneself.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 16, 2012
Support Application Forms
Editable Word Document
PDF Document
MCTM Foundation Spring Conference Grant
The Foundation is now accepting applications from beginning and mid-career teachers for financial support to participate in the annual MCTM Spring Conference.
Application materials can be downloaded here. The Word document can be edited and completed (together with required photo) to either send in via surface mail to the address on the form or it can be returned via email to Donna Forbes at donna.forbes@mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
Support Application Forms
Editable Word Document
PDF Document
The Arnie Cutler Scholarship for Mathematics Course Work for Middle Grades Teachers
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing course work in mathematics. Scholarships with a maximum of $800 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching in grades 6 – 8.
For more information and details of how to apply, download the information and application form:
Cutler Scholarship Application (Editable Word Document)
Cutler Scholarship Application (PDF Document)
MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant
The MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant Task Force is authorized to award
$1500 to Minnesota K –16 mathematics teachers to support educators
desiring to implement projects in math.
Grant applicants to receive the funds must meet all of the following
criteria.
- Be a member of MCTM on date when application is submitted.
- Obtain the approval of your supervisor and (if applicable) superintendent.
- Complete a MCTM Grant Application.
- Write a brief description of the project (maximum 2 pages) addressing
the following:
a. statement of need
b. purpose
c. project activities
d. plan of action
e. ability to replicate
f. ITEMIZED proposed budget - Conduct the project and submit the results or progress of your results about their project at either the fall or spring mathematics conference, no later than one year after receiving the grant and/or write an article describing your project for Math Bits within one year of completion.
Grant applications may be for almost any innovative purpose that involves students in a unique way. Eligible expenses include supplies, materials, equipment, printing, etc. These funds are not intended for student travel such as field trips or for the personal gain of the Project Director.
Grant awards will be based on the recommendation of the MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant task force, which is appointed by the Executive Board. Announcement of the grant recipients will be made by June 30th.
The committee will determine the recipients of the grants based
on the following criteria:
a. Innovation/addresses Standards
b. establishment of needs
c. activities clearly stated
d. realistic plan of action
e. ability to replicate
f. proposed resources/expenditures appropriate
To apply, send five (5) copies of the Application Form, Budget, and Narrative to the Grant Committee Chairman.
More information: Incentive Grant FAQs
Application Form (pdf)
