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Application Information
2021-22 Cynthia L. Schneider Mathematics Preservice Teacher Scholarship
There are eight scholarships of up to $1000 available for
2021-22. Any student attending a Texas college or
university - public or private - and who plans on
student teaching during the 2021-22 school year in
order to pursue teacher certification at the elementary,
middle or secondary level with a specialization or

teaching field in mathematics is eligible to apply. A
GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.25 in all courses that apply to
the degree (or certification) is required. Look for the
scholarship application online at www.tctmonline.org.
The application deadline is May 1, 2021. Winners will
be announced in July 2021.

2022 TCTM Grant
This grant is for K-12 educators, university faculty
and NCTM affiliate groups in Texas. Please note, preservice teachers are not included as they can apply
for the Mathematics Preservice Teacher Scholarship.
The grant can be awarded to an individual, a group
of teachers or to another NCTM or NCSM affiliate
organization, if they are in Texas. Grant requests up to
$800 will be accepted.

Uses include (1) improving mathematics classroom(s),
or (2) helping your school achieve its goals related to
mathematics, or (3) promoting mathematics teaching
and learning, or (4) improving your ability to teach
mathematics.
The online application may be found at
www.tctmonline.org. The application deadline is
December 31, 2021. Awardees will be notified by
January 31, 2022.

NCTM Membership
What's an easy way to support TCTM? Join NCTM or renew your NCTM membership!
Sign up for your NCTM membership and use the link
on the web form to indicate TCTM as the affiliate you
wish to receive a rebate! Go to www.nctm.org.
TCTM will receive $5.00 if you are joining NCTM as a
new member, and $3.00 if you are renewing. Now you
can sign up directly with NCTM and give back to your
state affiliate.

However, you may only choose one state affiliate for
the rebate (it will not be split).
Please remember, you cannot join your local affiliates
from the NCTM website. You must join the local
affiliates directly by the process they have established.

TCTM Membership
Join TCTM or renew your membership! Payment Option Available via PayPal!
Consider being a part of one of the largest NCTM
affiliates by joining TCTM today! Membership in
TCTM allows this journal to be freely accessible to
all teachers of mathematics. TCTM members support
the journal and gain exclusive access to resources
associated with the journal. Members receive state and
national updates related to mathematics education.
You will have exclusive access to grants, scholarships,
awards, competitions, and professional development
through TCTM. Members enjoy opportunities
to network with Texas teachers of mathematics
unmatched by any other organization inside or outside
of the state, and members of TCTM help elect regional
directors and board members who work to inform and
connect local mathematics teachers across the state.

As of May 1, 2021, membership dues are only $15.00
per year. Joining TCTM is just one click away on our
website (https://www.tctmonline.org/tctm-membershipapplication). Teachers can use TCTM's improved
online application form to join or renew their TCTM
membership today! Teachers may join TCTM either as a
paid participant at CAMT, or online at
www.tctmonline.org. If you are a paid participant at
CAMT your TCTM membership is automatic for the
school year following CAMT. Be a part of TCTM and
help keep resources like this journal accessible to
exceptional teachers like you.
- John Lamb, TCTM Membership Chair

Apply now for a NCTM MET Grant, Scholarship, or Award!
Mathematics Education Trust (MET) grants, scholarships, and awards allow the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) to fund projects that enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics. These funds are set aside
for individuals rather than Affiliates. The next round of MET grants and scholarships proposals is currently in progress
with a May 1, 2021 deadline for submitting your proposal. Find more information about MET programs on the NCTM
website, www.nctm.org.
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