Scholarships in Mathematics

Underserved Students Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an eligible major at an accredited two- or four-year Historically Black College or University in the United States. Special consideration will be given to military enlisted candidates/military veterans.

 

Ohio Space Grant Masters Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

 

Kent Weigel Math Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a Ventura County resident, a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Applicant must major in math, physical or natural sciences.

 

U.S. Navy Engineering Internship

Award: -, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must show an interest in engineering, mathematics, physics or marine biology. Internship will involve work with a world class scientist or engineer on hull, mechanical and electrical technologies for U.S. Navy ships and ship systems.

 

California Mathematics Council - South Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a Southern California resident and a member of California Mathematics Council - South. Application, college transcripts, and letters of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Ohio Space Grant Doctoral Fellowship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

 

American Foundation for Bulgaria Distinguished Scholarship

Award: $3,100, Deadline: September 21 (before 11 am EST)

Applicants must be full-time Bulgarian students in good academic standing, while maintaining full-time status during the complete duration of the scholarship term.

 

Eastman Scholarship in Mathematics

Award: $4,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a Nebraska high school graduate.

 

Arthur Holly Compton Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an entering freshman student who plans to pursue an undergraduate manor in earth and planetary sciences, environmental earth sciences, mathematics, or physics.

 

Andree Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be interested in computer-related mathematics. Selection is based upon academic record, financial need, and leadership as expressed through participation in the U of Oklahoma chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon.

 

AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows

Award: $450, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a college or university in the natural, physical, health, engineering, computer, social sciences or mathematics fields.

 

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowship in Biological Sciences

Award: $31,000, Deadline: December 14

Applicant must submit GRE scores and be a U.S. citizen. If not a citizen, applicant must attend U.S. educational institution and submit TOEFL scores if English is not primary language. Applicant must have completed less than one year of post-baccalaureate work toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. following completion of undergraduate or medical degree.

 

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship for Minorities

Award: $24,000, Deadline: November 14

Applicant must be U.S. citizen or national who is an Alaskan Native, Native American, black/African-American, Mexican American, Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican. Applicant must have completed no more than 30 semester/45 quarter hours of graduate work in fields eligible for support.

 

Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship for Minorities

Award: $35,000, Deadline: Early January

Applicant must have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. within seven years, be a U.S. citizen or national, and be an Alaskan Native, Native American, black/African-American, Mexican-American, Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican.

 

Graduate Research Program for Women/Cooperative Research Fellowship/Ph.D. Fellowship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is black, Hispanic, Native American, female Asian/Pacific Islander or female Caucasian. Selection is based upon scholastic aptitude, academic performance, class rank, leadership, motivation, and ability. Ph.D. program is by invitation only.

 

William Varick Nevins III Mathematics Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon campus exam competition.

 

Wells Scholarship

Award: $44,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an outstanding student in science or mathematics. Nomination is required; applicants nominated rank at or near the top of their class, pursue the most rigorous course load available, and demonstrate sustained and outstanding leadership ability. Other selection factors include the completed Common Application and a special application, which will be sent to the nominated applicant. Interview and campus visit prior to January 15 is required. A faculty committee will select the finalists.

 

Mastin Foundation Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a National Merit finalist or semifinalist or have a minimum composite ACT score of 27.

 

David G. Besco Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio majoring in teacher education with a concentration in mathematics. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement in Science and Mathematics

Award: $10,000, Deadline: None

Selection is based upon outstanding academic achievement.

 

Mary Caroline and Robert Oliver Carmichael Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Leadership and Community Service Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and community service experience.

 

Bruce Dixson Scholar and Mentor Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be enrolled full time and demonstrate financial need, academic performance, and potential to contribute to chosen profession. Award provides a work/training experience between the recipient and his or her faculty mentor.

 

Goodwin Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

 

Robert Brian Ellis Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding achievement in business administration, computer science, economics, or mathematics and be enrolled as a junior.

 

Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 30

Selection is based upon academic excellence measured by the weighted average of students scores on Regents exams taken prior to senior year. Subject areas are: comprehensive English, global studies, U.S. history/government, level three math, and science.

 

Departmental Entrance Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: August 1; November 15

Applicant must be enrolled in the Inst for Cooperative Education.

 

Newbern Bush Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a native-born Alabama resident.

 

Summer Student Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate interest in marine policy, mathematics, ocean sciences, or oceanographic engineering. Current curriculum vitae or resume, transcript, at least three letters of recommendation, personal statement, and application are required to be submitted.

 

Knop Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and rank in the top fifth of class. Completion of four years of math and four years of natural science in high school, interview, and essay are required.