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In a typical year the Math Department awards more than $60,000 to 30+ students with the majority going to continuing students. To be considered for a 2024-2025 Math Department awarded scholarship, complete the following steps:

• STEP 1 (required): Complete the General Application in Scholarship Central (priority deadline will be sometime in January 2025)
• STEP 2 (preferred): Provide additional information to the Math Department Scholarship Committee to assist with scholarship decisions by filling out the Department of Mathematics Scholarship Permission Form 2025-2026
• STEP 3 (optional): Fill out the FAFSA form. This form is only required for eligibility to certain scholarships based on financial need.

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The General Scholarship Application can be found in Scholarship Central. Students should complete the General Application before attempting to complete any other scholarship application in the Scholarship Central system. You must complete both the General Application and the FAFSA (for need-based scholarships) by the date listed for maximum scholarship consideration. Math majors should also complete the College of Science Scholarship Application, generally due in January.

The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. Since 2001, 240 students have completed the program and over 75% go on to graduate school.

Students attending Minority Serving Institutions as defined by the US Department of Education (we're an Asian American Pacific Islander and Native American Serving Institution) are eligible to apply for the program.

Applications open September 1st!

https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/undergraduate-scholarship

The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) at Virginia Tech is now accepting applications through Friday, October 18, 2024. DCTC offers a unique opportunity for students committed to pursuing careers in national defense and public service. As a DCTC scholar, you’ll join a multidisciplinary cohort, participate in a project-based summer internship with the Department of Defense, and gain a valuable security clearance. This program equips you with critical skills and sets you on a clear path to employment within the Defense acquisition mission.

Defense acquisition is the backbone of national security and global humanitarian efforts. You’ll work collaboratively as part of a mission-motivated team, alongside top defense contractors and innovative startups, to develop and deliver essential tools and systems, from cutting-edge technology to disaster relief infrastructure. By participating in DCTC, you’ll help make sure our military and humanitarian missions succeed, all while positioning yourself for a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Benefits of the DCTC program include full tuition scholarships, a $2,000/month living stipend, a hands-on summer internship, guaranteed employment upon graduation, and a security clearance. Unlike ROTC, there is no requirement for DCTC scholars to wear a uniform, take physical fitness tests, or to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The program will match scholars with employment as a civil servant in a DoD lab or acquisition office following graduation, for a 2-year service agreement in return for the scholarship benefits. 

To be eligible to apply to the program, you must be on track to graduate in May ’27, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time at Virginia Tech in a bachelor’s or joint-bachelor’s/master’s degree program, and be able to qualify for a security clearance. As a multidisciplinary program, all majors are encouraged to apply.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and professional development, the DCTC prepares students to become future leaders in national defense, equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Zoom Information Sessions Available!

Register here for a zoom information session to ask any questions you may have and to learn more about the program. Information sessions will be available today at 5:00 PM and Friday, September 6th, at 3:00 PM. 

Find out more and apply here! 

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program awards full-tuition STEM scholarships to hundreds of rising college freshman, current college students, and current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees every year. Funded by the DoD, SMART offers a unique education and workforce development opportunity. During degree pursuit, SMART scholars receive an annual stipend enabling them to focus on their studies. Then, scholars dive into exciting summer internships at world-class DoD facilities during school breaks. Here, they engage in cutting-edge research critical to national defense and receive mentorship from top scientists and engineers, honing their skills and building a solid foundation for their future career. After graduation, scholars are springboarded into a rewarding DoD civilian career. They begin their one-for-one service commitment by directly applying their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, contributing to the nation's security and technological advancement.

If selected for a SMART Scholarship you will: 

• Receive full tuition
• Receive annual stipends
• Receive health and book allowances
• Receive mentorship
• Conduct internships at a DoD facility

Eligibility: 

• Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
• Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2026
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2025, a degree in a SMART STEM discipline
• Applicants should already possess a college transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or will have a college transcript by the end of the fall term
• The SMART Scholarship is also open to those pursuing or who will be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution
• Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2025
• Complete summer internships
• Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

APPLY HERE BY DECEMBER 6 AT 5PM

The GEO Scholarship application cycle for summer programs and spring embedded programs opens up on October 26!

GEO Scholarship

• This is a financial need-based scholarship. However, consideration is also given to financial need that may not be addressed by the FAFSA. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a FAFSA on file. 
• International students can apply 
• Students can apply even if they're not yet sure about your study abroad plans 
• Award amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000
• The application is available through Scholarship Central

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA 2.5 or above
• 3 credit minimum (credits must be a necessary part of their degree)

Deadline

• December 6
• We will notify all applicants before winter break

• The Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship supports young adults with a professional interest in public lands and national parks, promoting a diverse community and workforce for the future.
• Application closes December 31st
• Review requirements for the application the Western National Parks Association webpage. 

• Virginia Tech is committed to ensuring the success of its students. To help achieve this goal, the College of Science and its departments offer multiple scholarships that support students' education and research.
• You must submit a 25-26 FAFSA to be considered for College of Science Scholarships.
• You can find the full list of COS scholarships on the College of Science Scholarship webpage. Applications are due January 22nd. 

• RSF’s Progress of Ideas Scholarship program has a focus on economic equity and social justice, and its drive to discern and challenge the drivers of inequality in our systems of governance and taxation.
• The scholarship supports the cost of attendance for students in fields of study related to the organization’s mission. We are seeking recipients whose lived experiences have engendered in them a commitment to social justice and a drive to make the world a better place for all people.
• Be pursuing the following areas of study: Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Finance or Real Estate, History, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Analytics, Urban Studies.
• Application closes January 30th. Find out more information on the Progress of Ideas website. 

Interested in attending a conference? Google has multiple conferences to apply for to assist underrepresented students in the tech industry and related fields. Some examples include AISES, SACNAS, Tapia, Grace Hopper, SHPE, and Great Minds in STEM. 

Deadlines vary: For SHPE and SACNAS, they are due September 10th. Learn more here and apply today!

The Academy for Experiential Learning has consolidated a database of scholarships, awards, and other funding for study abroad, research, and internships. This resource will be updated periodically and serves as a single source for undergraduates to find funding to support their experiential learning endeavors.

Virginia Tech recently became a Churchill nominating institution allowing Virginia Tech students to apply for a STEM master’s degree* at University of Cambridge.

https://www.churchillscholarship.org

An expectation of a strong candidate would be that they have at least one peer-review publication (co-author or first author) 

Churchill supported Mathematics courses:

 *  MASt in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics*
 *  MASt in Pure Mathematics*
 *  MASt in Mathematical Statistics*
 *  MPhil in Mathematics (you must have approval from a professor from the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics or from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics) 

The three MASt courses are also called Part III of the Mathematical Tripos. Before you apply to Part III, please read the Foundation’s guide, Part III Mathematics for Churchill Scholars. Note also that applicants to this course can also be considered for the Trinity Studentship in Mathematics, if they indicate interest on their Cambridge application.

Several scholarships supporting women in STEM can be found HERE. Note that not all of the listed scholarships apply to VT math majors, and not all are currently available.