Could you inspire the next generation?
If so, there are Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships available to individuals looking to start their initial teacher training in the academic year 2024/25. If awarded a scholarship, you will receive a tax-free bursary of £30,000, complimentary membership of key mathematical societies, and excellent opportunities for CPD, networking and knowledge-sharing during your initial teacher training year. Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships have our own eligibility criteria and application process, separate to initial teacher training, so it is essential you check your eligibility and submit an application through its website.Find out more at the Maths Scholarships Webinar on Thursday 23 November 2023, 19:30-20:30.
Applications are due to open in January 2024 (exact date TBC)
Sign up now by emailing scholarships@ima.org.uk
To apply for a Scholarship, an individual is required to meet the following criteria:
- Be eligible for student finance
- Have, or are expected to achieve:
- A first or 2:1 undergraduate degree, or a postgraduate degree (MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD), or;
- A 2:2 undergraduate degree, and also have significant relevant experience.
- They meet one of the following:
- Have, or are studying for, a degree with strong mathematical content (eg mathematics, physics, engineering).
- Have a degree with strong mathematical content (eg mathematics, physics, engineering) and will complete, or have completed, a Maths Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course (SKE) of any duration prior to September 2024
- Have a non-mathematical degree and will complete, or have completed, a maths subject knowledge enhancement course (SKE) of a minimum of 20 weeks in duration prior to September 2024
- Have a non-mathematical degree with extensive mathematical professional experience. Ultimately secure a training place on an eligible secondary mathematics PGCE or unsalaried mathematics course in England which leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) status for the 2024/25 academic year. Further information on our eligibility criteria is available on its website.
- Ultimately, secure a training place on an unsalaried mathematics course in England which leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) status for the 2024/25 academic year, such as with CTSN SCITT.
NB there are also Department for Education £28,000 bursaries available to train to teach maths
You do not need to apply for a bursary. If you’re eligible, you’ll automatically receive it. You cannot receive both a bursary and a scholarship.
To be eligible for a bursary, you’ll need at least one of the following:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 (honours) or higher
- a master’s degree
- a PhD
If your course combines two subjects (for example, maths and pe), at least 50% of your course content must be made up of the bursary subject to be eligible.
You’ll also need to meet the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions.
Find out more about your eligibility for teaching bursaries(opens in new window).
