Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Funding Category: Professional Development

Description: The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. This program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Eligibility: http://www.paemst.org/controllers/about.cfc?method=view

To Apply: To apply, teachers must first be nominated for the award. Once nominated, teachers will receive an email with a login and password to access the online application. The application deadlines must be noted.

http://www.paemst.org/public/files/2010-2011%20PAEMST%20Application%20Packet.pdf

Grant Amount: $10,000

Deadline: May 1, 2011

State: National