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Scholarships for a PhD in Mathematics

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, there were 2,900 mathematicians and 54,800 postsecondary math teachers in 2008. Mathematicians must have a Ph.D., unless they work for the federal government. There is an increasing need for these professionals, as employment is expected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018. The average salary of a mathematician is $93,580 a year, with the highest paid in the field earning up to $142,460 a year. Doctoral degree students and working professionals in math have opportunities through fellowships, "assistantships," scholarships and other awards to have their full tuition paid for and additional funding for research.

  1. American Mathematical Society

    • The American Mathematical Society provides its Centennial Research Fellowship Program annually to math professionals who have held a Ph.D. at least 3 years, but no more than 12 years. Applicants must hold a post-doctoral, tenured or tenure track position within a North American institution. These stipend fellowships are awarded for $77,000 with an additional $7,700 provided as an expense allowance. Applicants must discuss a specified plan for how the award will be used including information regarding teaching and research at the candidate's home institution and travel to another institution.

      Membership and Programs Department
      American Mathematical Society
      201 Charles Street
      Providence, RI 02904-2294
      401-455-4105
      ams.org

    Hertz Foundation Fellowships

    • The Hertz Foundation sponsors fellowships for Ph.D students in fields of study-applied mathematics and statistics, aeronautics, engineering and biology. Fellows are selected based on professional accomplishments and personal qualities like high morals and values, character and creativity. Students must be enrolled in one of the 49 colleges and universities located across the nation that are listed on the foundation's website. There are two fellowship options for the selected individual. The first option is the "Five-Year Hertz," which provides full tuition renewable for up to five years and a nine month personal stipend of $31,000. The second option is the "Five-Year Coordinated," which provides full tuition and a nine month personal stipend of $36,000. Those with dependent children may also earn an additional stipend of $5,000 a year.

      Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
      2456 Research Drive
      Livermore, CA 94550-3850
      925-373-1642
      hertzfoundation.org

    University of Delaware "Assistantships" and Fellowships

    • The University of Delaware's College of Education and Public Policy provides Ph.D and Ed.D doctoral degrees in mathematics education. The school provides "assistantships" and fellowships to all full-time Ph.D students in good academic standing. "Assistantships" award students with a full tuition for spring and fall semesters in addition to a stipend covering health insurance and living expenses. Awardees are expected to work on a sponsored or community-based project 20 hours a week, usually from September to May, and help faculty members in teaching classes.

      Office of Graduate & Professional Education
      234 Hullihen Hall
      Newark, DE 19716
      302-831-8697
      udel.edu

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