Cain Scholarships
Through a generous donation from the Cain foundation, the MELT Program offers scholarships to current and future teachers of mathematics who are pursuing mathematics majors or mathematics concentrations in Appalachian degree programs. Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree and who are seeking a middle grades or high school mathematics teaching license are also eligible.
Applicants may seek support to participate in one or more weeklong MELT Institutes, other Appalachian mathematics course work, or student teaching in mathematics. Applicants should plan to teach mathematics for at least five years after the completion of their degree or license. They should develop a thoughtful action plan for implementing what they learn in their classes during their mathematics teaching career.
Cain Mathematics Scholars will receive support toward tuition and fees and other educational expenses, based on their scholarly history and teaching potential, the quality of their action plan, and their financial need. Two letters of support must be included with each firstapplication.
Applications are accepted for course work during any term, with deadlines as follows:
- April 20 for Summer coursework
- July 19 for Fall coursework
- November 21 for Spring coursework
The application may be printed here using your browser's printing functions or may be ordered in paper form by contacting Diana Ward via email at wardrd@appstate.edu or via phone at 828-262-2360.
Cain Scholarship Application pdf
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Cain Mathematics Scholarships at Appalachian
The Appalachian State University Cain Mathematics Scholarship program is funded by the Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation and coordinated through the ASU Department of Mathematical Sciences and its Mathematics Education Leadership Training (MELT) program.
The Appalachian State University Cain Mathematics Scholarship program is designed to assist current and future teachers of mathematics who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate mathematics majors or mathematics concentrations in Appalachian State University degree programs. Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree and who are seeking a middle grades or high school mathematics teaching license are also eligible to apply.
Cain Mathematics Scholar applicants may seek support to participate in one or more of the
weeklong Mathematics Education Leadership Training (MELT) Summer Institutes, to enroll in undergraduate or graduate mathematics course work at Appalachian, and/or to complete student teaching in mathematics. Applicants should plan to teach mathematics for at least five years after the completion of their degree or license. They should develop a thoughtful action plan for implementing what they learn in their classes during their teaching career.
Applicants may request support toward tuition, fees and other educational expenses; award amounts will be based upon their scholarly history and teaching potential, the quality of their action plan, and their financial need.
Two letters of support must be included with each first-time application.
Please type or print clearly and include both pages of the application form. Mail the completed form to
Diana Ward, MELT Program
ASU Dept. of Mathematical Sciences
243 Walker Hall
121 Bodenheimer Drive
Boone NC 28608.
The application postmark deadlines are 21 November for Spring Semester, 20 April for
Summer Sessions, and 19 July for Fall Semester.
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Cain Mathematics Scholarship Application Form, p. 1
Name of Applicant ___________________________________________________________
Social Security Number _______________________________________________________
Degree Being Sought _________________________________________________________
Major & Concentration ________________________________________________________
Complete School Address _____________________________________________________
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School Phone ( ) _________________________________________________________
Email Address _______________________________________________________________
Home Address ______________________________________________________________
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Home Phone ( ) _________________________________________________________
Why are you seeking a Cain Mathematics Scholarship? Please state your reasons for seeking
this scholarship and the nature and amount of your need. Be sure to list the specific courses or other activities for which you are seeking support.
Teaching License Held and Nature of Current Teaching Position (or intended career):
Education: List colleges and universities attended, degrees awarded, total credit hours, overall GPA, and the mathematics courses and grades in your current degree program.
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Cain Mathematics Scholarship Application Form p. 2
Teaching Experience (or field experience): Dates, schools, and nature of the experience.
Teaching Philosophy (75 words or less)
Anticipated Action Plan (150 words or less)
Signature: I have reviewed the information above and certify its accuracy. I am committed to serious study in the courses listed above and to carrying out the assigned work in the courses to the best of my ability. I intend to teach mathematics at least 5 years after I complete my current ASU program of study. I will carry out my action plan, modifying it as needed, during this 5-year period.
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