Eastern Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics

2024 OCTM Scholarship - Informational Letter, Application & Instructions  

Each fall, OCTM awards six $750 scholarships. Anyone interested in applying must fit the following qualifications:

● be a junior, senior or graduate student in the fall of 2024 at a college or university in Ohio;

● be enrolled in a program that leads to an Ohio Resident Educator license in a field which includes the teaching of mathematics at some level, K-12 (Early Childhood (EC), Middle Childhood (MC), or Adolescent Young Adult (AYA)); and

● be a prospective first-time teacher (i.e. must not have taught professionally).

OR

● be enrolled in a full-time graduate program related to the teaching and learning of mathematics for those who already hold an EC, MC, or AYA license that includes the teaching of mathematics at some level in grades K-12*.

Persons interested in applying for OCTM Scholarships must download the application form from our website (http://www.ohioctm.org) and submit the completed application, official college transcript(s), institution verification form, and one letter of support from a college/university faculty member or cooperating teacher.

We encourage prospective elementary teachers who have an interest in mathematics teaching to apply. Questions may be addressed to Scholarship Chair, Chris Irick, chris.irick@ohioctm.org Please use “OCTM Scholarship” as the subject of your email. All mailed materials must be received on or before midnight June 14, 2024.

As you register for the OCTM conference,
it's easy to update your EOCTM membership too!