Scholarships for Female Math Majors

Do female students planning to major in math have access to any special scholarships? I'm looking into college programs and could really use some financial assistance based on my intended major.

Absolutely, there are several scholarship opportunities specifically for female students pursuing a degree in mathematics. Many organizations and institutions acknowledge the need for diversity in STEM fields and thus offer scholarships to encourage and support women entering these fields.

For example, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) offers the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize to undergraduate women excelling in the field of mathematics. Another notable program is the Gertrude Cox Scholarship, offered by the American Statistical Association, intended for women pursuing graduate studies in statistics, which can include a focus on mathematical statistics.

A Hatton W. Sumners Scholarships at Oklahoma City University offers significant scholarship aid to students majoring in political science, history, pre-law, or mathematics, and it's available for female students as well.

Furthermore, many universities themselves offer departmental scholarships that often benefit underrepresented groups in specific fields of study, including mathematics. Therefore, it might be beneficial to look into the financial aid opportunities at your specific schools of interest.

Also, consider looking into broader STEM scholarships that are not solely specific to math majors. For instance, the Society of Women Engineers offers scholarships for females pursuing an accredited bachelor’s or master's degree in fields such as math, engineering, and computer science.

Remember, scholarships can be highly competitive, so be sure to put forth your best effort into every application and start your search early to ensure you don't miss deadlines. Good luck with your scholarship search!