Award type:
Scholarships
Award description:
An award of $4,200 will be awarded annually to a part-time graduate student enrolled in the Master of Mathematics for Teachers program through the Centre of Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC) in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection is based on current experience teaching in an Indigenous or northern/remote community in Canada. Preference will be given to a student entering their first year of the Master of Mathematics for Teachers program. However, if no eligible candidate is found, the award will be given to a continuing student who fits the award criteria.
This fund is made possible by a donation from Barry Ferguson & Angela Googh with the goal to support math education in northern, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada. The award was named in honour of the donors' ancestor, Agibcona.
Value description:
Valued at $4,200. The period of this defined term award will be from 2020 to 2024. The first selection will be made in June 2020 and the last in June 2024.
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- graduate students registered (or who will be registered) part time in Master of Mathematics for Teachers program through the Centre for Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC) in the Faculty of Mathematics; preference will be given to a student entering the program. If no eligible candidate is found, the award will be given to a continuing student who fits the award criteria.
- selection to be based on candidate's current experience teaching in remote, northern and/or Indigenous communities in Canada
- CEMC will select recipients, normally in late June
Level:
Masters
Program:
Mathematics→Mathematics for Teachers
Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Spring
Additional instructions:
Interested applicants must complete an application found on the CEMC website and submit it to the MMT program director by June 15.
Contact person:
- For further information about this award please contact the applicable: