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Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize

Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize

Applicable For:

College Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

15/09/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize is an annual award given by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) to undergraduate women who demonstrate excellence in mathematics. The prize is named after Alice T. Schafer, a prominent mathematician and founding member of the AWM. The prize is awarded to a select group of up to ten female undergraduates each year who have demonstrated exceptional mathematical ability, research potential, and academic achievement. Nominees are evaluated based on their performance in mathematics courses, research experience, awards and honors, and letters of recommendation.

The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize is designed to encourage and support women who are interested in pursuing careers in mathematics. By recognizing and rewarding exceptional undergraduate women, the AWM hopes to inspire more women to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics and become leaders in the field.

Eligibility Criteria For Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize

The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize is a prestigious award given by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) to an undergraduate woman for excellence in mathematics. To be eligible for the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Gender: Applicants must identify as female.
  • Undergraduate student: Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a college or university in the United States or Canada.
  • Mathematics achievement: Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional mathematics ability, as evidenced by their grades, coursework, research, or other achievements in mathematics.
  • AWM membership: Applicants must be a member of the Association for Women in Mathematics, although membership can be obtained at the time of application.

Applicants are evaluated based on their mathematical ability, their academic and research achievements, and their potential for future contributions to the field of mathematics. The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize is highly competitive, and applicants are typically exceptional mathematics students who have demonstrated outstanding ability and achievement in the field.

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