AWARDS,
SCHOLARSHIPS
&GRANTS

Downloadable award to give to students. We encourage teachers to recognize students demonstrating interest, creativity, achievement, or excellence in mathematics. 

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The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is given to an elementary or secondary teacher awardee on alternating years. Award winners are chosen from several finalists and the prize includes a visit to the White House and over $10,000 in awards. 

In order to promote student involvement and interest in mathematics, the Student Activities Trust fund provides financial support to qualified organized student activities. Examples include Math Field Days, Problem Solving contests, and Math Olympiads. You can donate by selecting this link. We invite you to join us for our annual California Breakfast at NCTM.

• Nominations for an outstanding classroom teacher who has also been a statewide influence in mathematics education.

• Nominations for an outstanding administrator or other educator who has also been a statewide influence in mathematics education.

• Nominations for an outstanding person who is recognized as an advocate for mathematics education. Unlike our other awards, the nominee does not have to be an educator, nor a CMC member.

In memory of Gretchen Muller, who, throughout her career was dedicated to serving students, teachers, and leaders for decades in her many roles with CMC and the mathematics education community, the California Mathematics Council (CMC) has established the Gretchen Muller Memorial Coaching Scholarship. This award will enable up to three teacher leaders or mathematics coaches who work with teachers TK-12 (one from each CMC section) to attend one of the annual CMC Conferences within their section. This Gretchen Muller Scholarship will cover up to $650 in conference expenses such as registration, travel, room, and meals.

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Application Deadlines: 

• June 15 for South Conference 

• September 15 for North Conference

• December 15 for Central Conference​

Criteria:​

• Teacher Leader or Instructional Coach who provides ongoing mathematics professional development to other teachers within the school, district, or organization to strengthen their mathematical understanding and instructional practices. 

• Must be a current (on or before the application deadline) member of CMC

• Support from the applicant's supervisor to provide release time for conference travel and attendance.

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Application

The California Mathematics Council supports scholarships honoring Mike Contino, who, throughout his career, supported beginning mathematics teachers and improving the quality of mathematics education. This scholarship supports a university or college professor who works with pre-service teachers to bring them to one of the CMC annual conferences. The Mike Contino Scholarship provides up to $2000 to cover the costs associated with attending a conference. (Partial scholarships may be given to multiple candidates instead of one applicant.)

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​Application Deadline: September 1st (for all section conferences).

Criteria:

• *University or College Professor who works with pre-service teachers.

• *Applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) member of CMC. ​

Application

The California Mathematics Council is supporting an annual scholarship honoring the memory of Lurie Center who dedicated her career as a teacher to improving the mathematical literacy of students. This award will enable three teachers of color (one from each CMC section) to attend the annual CMC Conference within their section. This Lurie Center Scholarship will cover for each teacher up to $500 in conference expenses such as room, board, travel, and instructional materials purchased at the conference (with no more than $100 of the award to be used for instructional materials). Each awardee will also receive complimentary conference registration and a one year subscription to the ComMuniCator with CMC membership.

Application Deadlines: 

• June 15 for South Conference 

• September 15 for North Conference

• December 15 for Central Conference​

Criteria:​

• K-14 teacher of color

• Teaching assignment includes mathematics

• Commitment to help students learn mathematics

Application​

• Each of CMC's regional sections offers a variety of grants, awards, and scholarships. 

• Central Section

• Northern Section

• Southern Section