Are you currently a math teacher of grades 6-12 and interested in a grant opportunity? If so, the Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics may be a great opportunity for you! The grant is open to grade 6 – 12 mathematics teachers who have taught for at least three years and plan to continue teaching.

It is offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and funded by The Father Stanley J. Bezuszka and Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney Fund. Margaret J. (Peg) Kenney formerly served on the NCTM Board of Directors, was a renowned math educator, and received many awards for her contributions. Stanley J. Bezuszka also made many contributions, giving over 1,000 presentations, workshops, and minicourses on the subject of mathematics education. NCTM is the world’s largest mathematics education organization and advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning.

Each year, they award up to $3,000 to help chosen recipients fund the completion of credited coursework, design and implement a personal study plan, create and field-test appropriate classroom activities, and prepare and deliver a professional development presentation to colleagues. If you are a teacher looking for a grant opportunity to continue teaching, we encourage you to apply!