State grantNew York
Sloan Award for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics
Offered by Fund for the City of New York
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- Who can apply
- New York City public high school math or science teachers with at least five years of teaching.
- How much
- $5,000Each of seven selected teachers receives $5,000; their school's science or mathematics department receives an additional $2,500.
- By when
- RollingApply anytimeNominations are accepted throughout the year and reviewed for a current or future award period, though there are annual deadlines.
Checked Oct 25, 2026
About this grant
The Fund for the City of New York annually honors seven exceptional New York City public high school science and mathematics teachers with the Sloan Award. Each winning teacher receives $5,000, and their school's science or mathematics department receives $2,500 to strengthen its program. Winners also receive a highlight video, brochure, portrait, crystal trophy, and media recognition.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Nominees must be New York City public high school mathematics or science teachers who have taught for at least five years and teach at least four periods a day. Nominations may be submitted by principals, supervisors, colleagues, students, former students, parents, and others familiar with the teacher's work. Elementary school teachers and New York State teachers outside NYC are not eligible.
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