Mathematics and Statistics

Math and statistics go hand-in-hand. A math major can move on to become a number of professions, from teaching to market research to a financial analyst, anything that deals heavily with numbers is a good fit for a math major.

Math majors cover a wide variety of problem and equation solving in several areas of study. Geometry studies shapes and angles, calculus lines up with areas of study like physics and algebra fills in the blanks. There’s a lot of memorization involved and repetitive work required.

Statistics covers data analysis and probability. Charts, graphs, averages, medians and baselines all come from an in-depth knowledge of statistics.

Students that wish to secure a graduate degree in math or statistics often go on to become economic advisors, professors, scientists and engineers. It’s also a great route to take should a student desire to work in the data science field at companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Google.

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Scholarships for Mathematics and Statistics Majors

Bullet name award deadline Link
 

NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF)

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

Up to $78,000 Varies See Details
 

NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF)

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

award

Up to $78,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund

Native Forward Scholars Fund

Up to $30,000 June 01, 2023 See Details
 

Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund

Native Forward Scholars Fund

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

June 01, 2023
See Details
 

Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship Competition

Wichita State University

Up to $19,000 Varies See Details
 

Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship Competition

Wichita State University

award

Up to $19,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

$18,000 Varies See Details
 

Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

award

$18,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Central Intelligence Agency

Up to $25,000 June 30, 2023 See Details
 

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Central Intelligence Agency

award

Up to $25,000

deadline

June 30, 2023
See Details
 

K-State Math Teacher Scholarship

Kansas State University - College of Education

Up to $18,000 November 01, 2023 See Details
 

K-State Math Teacher Scholarship

Kansas State University - College of Education

award

Up to $18,000

deadline

November 01, 2023
See Details
 

Women in Transition Scholarship - EFWA

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Up to $16,000 April 30, 2023 See Details
 

Women in Transition Scholarship - EFWA

Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

award

Up to $16,000

deadline

April 30, 2023
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Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and Mathematics

Skidmore College

$15,000 Varies See Details
 

Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and Mathematics

Skidmore College

award

$15,000

deadline

Varies
See Details
 

Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

Varies
See Details