EMS Scholarship

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
Scholarship Application for Elementary Mathematics Specialists

The purpose of this Elementary Mathematics Specialist Scholarship is to provide the recipient with $1,000 of funding to enhance their mathematics knowledge, teaching, and leadership by enrolling in university coursework or other training to develop the expertise in becoming an elementary mathematics specialist. Elementary mathematics specialists work as teachers, teacher leaders, or coaches and support effective mathematics instruction and student learning at the classroom, school, district, or state levels.

Elementary Mathematics Specialist - 2013 Scholarship is now available.

EMS 2013 Scholarship - Informational Flyer
EMS 2013 Scholarship - Application
Deadline for applications: June 1, 2013.

Eligibility: Candidates must already possess a valid credential to teach elementary school.

Note: Scholarship awardees may be interviewed or asked to provide a brief statement about the award and their pursuit of their elementary mathematics specialist certification, along with a photo, edited versions of which may appear on the AMTE website. Appropriate permissions will be requested of awardees.

Contact Nadine Bezuk regarding any questions you may have.

Congratulations to the first recipients of the 2012 EMS Scholarships :

AMTE would like to thank our founding sponsor

FAQs: (Click to expand)

Is there a specific program in which I must be enrolled to be eligible for this scholarship?
No, as long as the courses are clearly focused on enhancing your mathematics knowledge, teaching, and/or leadership. AMTE reserves the right to request course syllabi if the course title does not clearly indicate this emphasis.

If my state does not have an Elementary Mathematics Specialist (EMS) Certification but there is an EMS program through a local university, can those courses be eligible for this scholarship?
Yes, as long as the courses are clearly focused on enhancing your mathematics knowledge, teaching, and/or leadership. AMTE reserves the right to request course syllabi if the course title does not clearly indicate this emphasis.

Do I have to be serving as an Elementary Mathematics Specialist to apply for this scholarship?
No.

How much is the scholarship for?
Up to $1000 per year.

If I receive the scholarship, can I reapply for funding in a future year?
Yes, but there will be a different application that will require you to elaborate on the outcomes of the first scholarship.

Do I have to be employed in order to apply for the scholarship?
No, but you do need to have teacher certification.

Do I have to be an AMTE member to apply for the scholarship?
No.

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