CMST (California Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative)

California Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (CMST) is a program that provides UC Riverside STEM majors with an annual $5000 scholarship for teaching highly conceptualized mathematics or science to K-12 students in Riverside County while pursuing a career in teaching. The purpose is two fold: 1) to provide incentives and opportunities for college students to develop themselves as teachers and 2) to provide K-12 students with contemporary ideas and encouragement for continuing to study mathematics and science (ultimately preparing them for college entrance).