TCDSB Policy Register  

CATHERINE TEMPLE MATHEMATICS AWARD F.F.13   

Policy 

Principal and interest on a donation of $100,000 from the Temple family, as well as any further contributions, are to be used to provide for an annual award to an eligible female student graduating from a Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary school to encourage and support her in her pursuit of studies in mathematics or other related field at a Canadian post secondary institution. 

Regulations 

1.                  A principal amount of $100,000, or such amount as reported annually, shall be
                     maintained in the current accounts of the Board. 

2.                  An annual award of no less than $4,000.00 will be given to a graduating female student
                     upon proof of registration in mathematics or in a mathematics related program at a
                     recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. 

3.                  Scholarship awards shall be awarded to a graduating female student pursuing studies in
                     mathematics: 

i.                    Academic standing shall be the main criteria used in the selection of the recipient

ii.                   The student will also have a record of significant contribution to the school community
                     especially in areas related to mathematics (such as participation in a math club, in
                     mathematics contests, etc.)

iii.                  Financial need, in the broad sense, may be considered as a “tie breaker” in the event
                     that there are a number of students who demonstrate academic merit 

4.                  The final selection of the recipient will be made by a selection panel comprising the
                     Superintendent of Curriculum and Accountability, the Mathematics Program Co-
                     ordinator and a Superintendent of Schools of the Board. The Temple family, unless and
                     until they otherwise request, shall be invited to participate in the selection of the
                     recipient. 

5.                  An award letter will be presented to the recipient during the recipient’s school’s annual
                     graduation/closing ceremonies. The Temple family, unless and until they otherwise
                     request, shall be invited to present the award to the recipient. 

6.                  The distribution of the cash award is contingent upon submission of proof of enrolment
                     in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. 

7.                  The TCDSB, in consultation with the Temple family, will review annually and adjust the
                     amount of the award, if sustainable, in order to keep the award in line with the current
                     average first year tuition at a Canadian university. In no case will the award be less than
                     $4,000. 

8.                 If for any reason, the award is to be discontinued, any remaining principal amount and
                    interest accrued will be given, in Catherine Temple’s honour, to Saint Michael’s College
                    of the University of Toronto to be used at the College’s discretion.