There are 250 Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships for those thinking about a career in teaching in 2014 - with a tax free grant of £25,000.

Are you passionate about maths and want to inspire others? Do you want a career with leadership prospects? Can you see yourself as a teacher in a secondary school? Interested in prestigious Scholarship giving £25,000 and more? If so read on...

The Scholarship

One of the 250 available Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships will be a formal recognition of your potential to be an inspirational secondary maths teacher and future leader. It not only brings with it a tax free grant of £25,000 (replacing any teacher training bursary entitlement) but membership of a community where you can share your highs and lows, experiences and queries. It also provides two years’ free membership, including access to resources and events, of:

• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
• The London Mathematical Society
• The Royal Statistical Society
• Mathematics in Education and Industry

The IMA website has case studies of existing scholars to find out more about their stories.

Eligibility

You can apply for a Scholarship if you:

• Qualify as a home student for the purpose of provision of student support
• Have or expect to achieve a First, 2.1 or postgraduate degree (Masters/PhD) in a subject with a strong mathematical content (If you have a 2:2 you may also be eligible if you bring significant relevant experience), OR
• Have completed or will complete a Maths Subject Enhancement Course (SKE) prior to September 2014, OR
• Have a non-mathematical degree with extensive mathematical professional experience
• Have accepted a place on, or are applying for, unsalaried secondary mathematics initial teacher training in England
• Are committed to teaching in England
The Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds and educational experiences but all share a passion for sharing their love of maths with others.

– IMA.org.uk

You do not have to have achieved either the required educational standard (if you are completing your degree during 2013/14) or have been offered a teaching training place in order to apply. However, the IMA does recommend that interested applicants complete any SKE (Subject Knowledge Enhancement) course if possible before applying as this may assist in the level of mathematical knowledge needed to complete the initial and written test.

You can also find out further eligibility details about the Scholarships, FAQs and related documents on the Institute for Mathematics & its Applications (IMA) website.

How do I apply?

Information on the application process, deadlines and an application form, can be found on the IMA Teacher Scholarships website.