The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to college or university students preparing to teach secondary school mathematics. Applicants must be currently completing their sophomore year of college, scheduling for study at a four- or five-year college or university in the next academic year and pursuing a career goal of becoming a certified teacher of 7-12 secondary school mathematics. The applicant might also be pursuing a graduate degree for the purpose of becoming a certified teacher of 7-12 secondary school mathematics. The applicant must be a current (on or before the application deadline) student member of NCTM. The proposal must include evidence of the applicant's past academic achievement in a college or university and the applicant's commitment to pursue a teaching career in secondary school mathematics. Letters of recommendation from the applicant's academic advisor, an academic or professional contact, and a personal contact are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the award and the required materials.