The Arnie Cutler Scholarship for Mathematics Course Work for Middle Grades Teachers

Target Audience:  Licensed Minnesota Middle school teachers currently teaching mathematics in grades 5 - 8.  Must have 3 years of teaching experience and expect to continue teaching mathematics middle school. Must be an MCTM member. 

Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving and deepening middle school teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing coursework in mathematics. Scholarships with a maximum of $1200 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching in grades 6 – 8. Mathematics content is the focus of this scholarship; thus primary consideration will be given to appropriate mathematics content courses. Mathematics education courses may also qualify if they include a strong content emphasis and if the applicant provides a suitable rationale. Coursework should be from an accredited college or university and grant academic credit. Proposals must address the following: rationale for the coursework, anticipated instructional improvements, and expected impact on student learning.

Grant Amount:  Maximum of $1,200; half is paid upon acceptance of scholarship.  The other half is paid upon submission of the report, receipts for expenses, and evidence of course completion. Course must be completed within 1 year. 

Two Deadlines: Applications due March 31 with notification by May 15 or Applications due October 31 with notification by December 15. Only complete applications will be considered.

Reporting Requirements:  Make a presentation at the MCTM conference or write a short report describing how the coursework impacted you and your students’ understanding of mathematics.

Notes: Application requires electronic submission of applicant/s personal information, a short proposal, a budget, background and experience, administrative letter of support, and a headshot photo appropriate for publicity.

Arnie Cutler Scholarship Application Instructions  

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