Scholarships
The Department of Mathematical Sciences awards several scholarships each year to current students and to incoming freshmen.
Applications are available through the department office or click below to get an application to print and submit. Applications can be mailed to the Scholarship Committee, Department of Mathematical Sciences or turned in at the department office on the third floor of Walker Hall. Check with the department office, 342 Walker Hall [ph: (828) 262-3050], to verify application deadlines.
Department Scholarships Awarded to Entering Freshmen
| Scholarship Name | Deadline | Requirements | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul B. Patterson Scholarship |
March 25 |
High school seniors interested in majoring in mathematics, statistics or computer science at Appalachian are eligible | Application [pdf 28k] |
| S-STEM Scholarship Program | February 27 | High school seniors interested in majoring in mathematics, statistics or computer science may be eligible | Application |
Department and College Scholarships Awarded to Current Students
Students currently enrolled at Appalachian who have majors in the Department of Mathematical Sciences may be eligible for one of the scholarships listed below. Except for the S-STEM Scholarships, which have a deadline of December 15, applications from current majors must be received by February 27, and awards are made by the department's Scholarship Committee by March 15.
| Scholarship Name | Deadline | Requirements | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Undergraduate Academy of Science Scholarships | TBA (fall and spring) | freshman, sophomore or transfer student interested in majoring in Math (pure or applied), CS, Chemistry, Physics or Geology | Application |
| S-STEM Scholarships | TBA (fall) | math/stat/cs; within 60 hours of completion; min gpa; core courses completed. | Application |
| G.T. Buckland Scholarship | TBA (spring) | math/math ed/stat/cs; rising junior or senior; core courses completed. | Application [pdf 359k] |
| Inez Harris Mathematics Education Scholarship | TBA (spring) | math ed; ready to student teach in the next year. | Application [pdf 359k] |
| Taylor Memorial Scholarship | TBA (spring) | math/math ed/stat/cs; rising junior or senior; financial need; male applicants given preference. | Application [pdf 359k] |
| Edith A. Goodman Memorial Scholarship | TBA (spring) | math/math ed/stat/cs; rising junior or senior; minimum gpa 3.0; female applicants given preference. | Application [pdf 359k] |
| Jonathan K. Perryman Scholarship | Call the Arts & Sciences College Office (262-3078) | biology/chemistry/geology/math/physics; rising junior or senior; minimum gpa 3.0; full time students. | See College Scholarships |
| Glaxo Women in Science Scholarship | Call the Arts & Sciences College Office (262-3078) | mathematics or sciences majors; freshmen or sophomores preferred; minimum gpa 3.0; full time female students. | See College Scholarships |
| Richard A. Thomas Scholarship | Call the Arts & Sciences College Office (262-3078) | any major in arts and sciences; completed freshman year; shows strong potential through good grades; demonstrated financial need. | See College Scholarships |
CONTACT
Mathematical Sciences
342 Walker Hall
121 Bodenheimer Dr
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-3050
828-265-8617 fax
Department Chairperson
Dr. Mark C. Ginn
ginnmc@appstate.edu
Assistant Chairperson
Dr. Rick Klima
klimare@appstate.edu
