Scholarships

In order to promote the profession of mathematics teaching, ACTM began a scholarship program to provide scholarships to junior/senior level undergraduate students who are majoring in mathematics education. Winners receive $1500 and are selected on a competitive basis. In 2016-2017, ACTM began considering strong elementary education majors with strong ability in mathematics for these scholarships. More information and applications are linked on this page.

Eligibility

  • A junior or senior at an accredited Alabama college or university

  • Enrolled in a state-approved Teacher Education Program leading to initial licensure

  • Pursuing certification in grades 6–12, 4–8, or 5–8 mathematics OR PK–6 or K–6 elementary education

  • Meeting the minimum GPA requirement:

    • Math certification: 3.0 or higher

    • Elementary certification: 3.5 or higher

Important Details

  • You must be enrolled during the semester you wish to receive the scholarship

  • Winners are announced at the ACTM Fall Forum Conference

  • Review the official instructions below for complete requirements

Have a question, email the ACTM scholarship team here.

Winners will be announced at the ACTM fall forum conference.

Instructions

Please review the attached instructions before completing the application at the link on this page.

Applications

The application portal can be found here.

Professional recommendations are due by the same dates below. Recommendations for applicants are submitted here. Please provide the link to your recommending professionals. 

TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED PER YEAR:

November - application due October 1

April - application due March 1

Complete submissions must be submitted online by the due date above.

Past Scholarship Recipients 

2025

Amelia Jordan, Jacksonville State University

2023

Jessica Carlos, Troy University

Leigh Ford, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Kayla Wheat, Auburn University 

2022

Emma Bauer, The University of Alabama

Riley Blair, Auburn University

Avie Etheridge, Troy University

Sara Kate Frost, Auburn University

Sophie Jane Knott, Auburn University

Rachel Hill

Benjamin Shepard

Rebecca Hasenbein

2020

Laken Cleveland, Athens State University

Laura Graves Dennis, Troy University

Ming Parker-Jones, Athens State University

Kellie Vosteen, Auburn University

2019

Kalei Whitson, Jacksonville State University

Landry Foster, Auburn University

Tiffany Williams, Jacksonville State University

Danielle Jordi, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

2018

Morgan Gibson, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Katherine Stanton, University of Alabama - Birmingham

Amy Maynard, Auburn University

Shalisa Pollard, Alabama A&M

2017

Christina Chambers, University of North Alabama

Megan McDuffee, Auburn University

Haley Rowe, Auburn University

2016

Kristen Sparks, The University of Alabama

Bethany West, The University of Alabama

2015

Kelsey Brown, The University of North Alabama

Ashton Tidwell, The University of Alabama

2014

Amy Marie Thorington, Auburn University

Katherine Frances Gordon, Auburn University

Adam Rex Sport, Troy University

2013

Summer Atkins, The University of Alabama

Lauren Ayers

Allison Thomas

2012

Virginia Moore

Jennifer Tramutolo

Katelyn Sanders

2011

Khaterynne Dianne Little, Auburn University

Susan Nicole Rutherford, Auburn University

2010

Ashleigh Karis Anderson

Zachary Mark Searels

2009

Jeremy Tavares Cody

Maribeth Delores Hasse

Elizabeth Ashley McFarling

Allison Moore

Lauren Sullivan

2008

Jillie Mae Brokenshaw

Kelli Elizabeth Cox

Rob Huellett

Derek Lee Johnston

Karla Marie Mitchell, The University of Alabama

2007

Bradley Bearden

Matthew Brent Crawford

Emily Diane Hand

Karla Mitchell, The University of Alabama 

2005 & 2006

Erin Beutjer

Mindy Blankenship

Dexter Lee Duncan, The University of Alabama

Wallace Derek Dupuis

Lacy Ann Hepinstall

Charles Ray McCauley II

Amber MacKathan

Rachelle Ann Robinson

Kendal Stewart

Tonya Alicia Taber

Terri Leighann Taber

2003 & 2004

Naomi C. Anderegg, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Joshua C. Averett, University of Alabama

Renyetta Dunning - University of West Alabama

Nancy Cushion Harrelson, University of Alabama

Laura Lynn Steil, Samford University

2002 & 2003

Joseph Swinford, Athens State University

Ashley Clark, Birmingham Southern College

Dorothy Thetford, Samford University

2001 & 2002

April Adams, Jacksonville State University

Karen Durham, Stillman College

Patricia Glaze, Athens State University

Laura McCauley, Huntingdon College

Melissa Scurlock, Birmingham Southern College

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