Scholarships for Math Majors

According to The Education Trust, almost one in four college freshman are enrolled in remedial or high school math as of 2002. In addition, the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) of that same year reported that American students only outscored two other countries in mathematics by the 12th grade. This is why there are a large number of scholarship options available for students at all levels, for those with a major or with an interest in mathematics.
  1. Siemens Competition

    • The Siemens Foundation runs its annual Siemens Competition, awarding individual students or those part of a team competing in math, technology or science. There are several regional competitions in November, and the finalists compete at the national level in December in Washington D.C. Students can be in high school, foreign school as an exchange student, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school or home-schooled.

      Students competing individually must be in their final year of school and be in good academic standing. Students competing as a team also must be in good academic standing but can be at any grade level. Competitors receive medals and scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 at the regional level and from $10,000 to $100,000 at the national level depending on their final standings.

      The College Board
      Siemens Competition
      45 Columbus Ave.
      New York, NY 10023
      877-358-6777
      siemens-foundation.org

    Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships

    • The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation provides teaching fellowships for individuals in the process of earning a degree in math, science or engineering or have already received one. Applicants still in school must be within their last year of an undergraduate program, combined BS with MAT or MEd program, master's or doctoral program. They also must be enrolled, or plan on being enrolled, in a teacher education program that leads to a mathematics or secondary science teaching license.

      Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
      1000 N. Church St.
      Moorestown, NJ 08057
      856-608-0001
      kstf.org

    AWM Schafer Prize

    • The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) offers an annual award for undergraduate women within math. Applicants must be a U.S citizen or have a school address within the United States and be nominated by any member of the mathematics community. Nominations should maintain an interest in math, excel in advanced math courses and possess the ability to work independently within the field of math. Any performances or competitions related to the applicants math skills also should be included.

      The Alice T. Schafer Award Selection Committee
      Association for Women in Mathematics
      11240 Waples Mill Road Suite 200
      Fairfax, VA 22030
      awm-math.org

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