Denise I. Griffiths CPAM Scholarship

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Introduction

Established in 1983, the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching annually recognize outstanding classroom teachers for their achievements in the profession. The Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics, Inc. (CPAM) has established a scholarship program for high school seniors, college students, or family members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in mathematics and who intend to pursue a course of study to prepare to teach mathematics at the elementary or secondary school level. By establishing this scholarship program, CPAM demonstrates its commitment to nurturing the next generation of excellent mathematics teachers. 

Procedures
The high school scholarship will grant the recipient $2000 for the first year of undergraduate study. The scholarship may be renewed for each of three succeeding years, for a total of $8000, providing the recipient maintains a good academic record and continues to pursue a program which leads to teacher certification with specialization in mathematics. The college scholarship will grant the recipient $1000 per semester for full-time undergraduate enrollment in a program leading to a degree to teach mathematics at the elementary or secondary level. The college scholarship may be renewed each semester of full-time studies for a maximum total of $8000 providing the recipient maintains a good academic record and continues to pursue a full-time undergraduate program which leads to teacher certification with specialization in mathematics.

Applicants for the scholarship must be nominated by a Presidential Awardee who is a CPAM member. The nominee must be a student or former student of the Awardee, a student with whom the Awardee has worked closely in an extracurricular capacity  or any member of the Awardee’s family including children, grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Criteria

More specific details on the following list are given on the appropriate scholarship form. Each nominee will be required to submit the following to the CPAM Scholarship Selection Committee:

• A completed application form. (Download from CPAM Documents)
• A high school/college transcript
• School Profile
• Scores on the SAT or ACT. If SAT or ACT scores are not available, the nominee must submit an essay explaining what your favorite mathematics topic or your favorite mathematics course is and why.
• Three one-page letters of recommendation: one from the nominating Presidential Awardee, one from another mathematics teacher who has had the student in class or worked with the student in extracurricular activities, and one from a guidance counselor or school administrator
• Personal essays
• Submit a double-spaced (maximum of two pages) essay addressing one or more of the following points:
  a. Tell why you want to be a mathematics teacher.
  b. Describe any special talent, ability or skill you possess which will help you become an effective teacher.
  c. Describe how one of your teachers has influenced your career goals.
• Submit a paragraph explaining your need for financial aid. Include projected expenses and how you expect to meet them. 

The selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on the following criteria:

• Academic promise as indicated by the high school record, test scores, activities, and awards and honors
• Potential for excellence in mathematics teaching and commitment to the profession as indicated by letters of recommendation and personal essays
• Financial need

Applications should be sent by US PRIORITY MAIL and must be postmarked
by MARCH 1, 2025.
Return to: Kris A Warloe, Chairperson of Denise I. Griffiths CPAM Scholarship Committee
1260 NW Lewisburg Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97330
warloek@peak.org

All applicants will be informed of the name of the scholarship recipient by May 1, 2025.