Mathematics Scholarships
Mathematics is about more than crunching numbers and memorizing formulas. It's about logic, reason and understanding how the world works. The broader field of mathematics is often divided into college majors such as applied mathematics and statistics. Mathematics scholarships also come in a variety of shapes and sizes and should continue to be available as the number of math majors has been declining over the past decade. Continue reading to find out more about this field and about mathematics scholarships.
With the major of applied mathematics you'll study traditional math subjects such as calculus, differential equations, algebra and statistics. However, you'll also receive professional training in a concentration such as computer and information science or systems engineering. To put it differently this major, as its name implies, is about math and how to apply it. Employment prospects for this field are strong as a manpower shortage is expected for those that can apply complex math formulas in the life and medical sciences.
The major known simply as mathematics is about the abstract study of numbers as patterns and processes. Here you'll enroll in all of the traditional math subjects. Courses like calculus, algebra and statistics will dominate the beginning of your studies. You'll also face courses in topics such as number theory, complex analysis and combinatorics. This major can be an excellent educational pathway to a wide range of career opportunities. These include any field that requires critical thinking and problem solving skills, such as business, finance and electronics.
Statistics is the science of dealing with numerical data. You'll study the various ways of collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. You'll take courses such as regression analysis, sample survey theory, variance analysis and probability. Statisticians are expected to experience excellent employment prospects over the coming decade. Jobs should be available across a range of industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government agencies and consulting firms.
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Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women in the final year of graduate study in designated fields where women's participation has been low. Women in engineering master's programs are eligible to apply for either first or final year of study. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Special consideration is given to applicants who show professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research and/or practice in areas of public interest. All women are eligible to apply for fellowships in the following degree programs: architecture (M. Arch.), computer/information sciences (MS), engineering (ME, MS, PhD), mathematics/statistics (MS).
Geodetic surveying focused graduate students are eligible for the $2,000 American Association of Geodetic Surveying Graduate Fellowship award. Prior employment for at least two years in the surveying profession is expected. Prior scholarship winners are eligible to apply in succeeding years providing all appropriate criteria are satisfied. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Geodetic surveying focus preferred. Four-year surveying degree students eligible. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Cartographic and/or GIS students are eligible for the $1,000 Cartography and Geographic Information Society Scholarship award. Any person who is a full-time student of junior or senior enrolled in a cartography or other mapping sciences curriculum, in a 4-year degree granting institution, is eligible. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Four-year surveying degree students. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Two year surveying technology students are eligible for the $500 Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying Technology. Any person who is enrolled in a two year degree program in surveying technology may apply. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Junior or senior standing required in a four-year surveying (and closely related) program. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Full-time surveying degree program enrollment required. The ACSM scholarship awards committee will use the following criteria: - 30% Previous academic record - 30% Applicants statement - 20% Recommendation letters - 20% Professional activities Degree of financial need will be used to break ties, if necessary after all primary criteria have been considered.
Applicants must have completed the B.A. or the equivalent. Provides support for students to obtain practical experience in numismatics.
For over half a century the American Numismatic Society, a museum of coins, money and economic history, has offered select graduate students and junior faculty the opportunity to work hands-on with one of the world‘s preeminent numismatic collections. With over three-quarters of a million objects, the museum‘s collection is particularly strong in Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Far Eastern coinages, as well as medallic art. The rigorous eight-week course taught by the museum staff, guest lecturers and a visiting scholar introduces students to the methods, theories and history of the discipline. The seminar is meant primarily for those with limited or no numismatic background in order to familiarize students of (art) history, textual studies, and archaeology with a body of evidence that is often overlooked and poorly understood.
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[email protected] For graduate students who focus primarily on international affairs, languages, economics, geography, cartography, physical sciences and engineering; other majors may be accepted
Should be entering their first or second year of graduate studies in an accredited college or university
Active participation in projects with potential to have work disseminated throughout the Intelligence Community
General Requirements:
US citizenship
3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
Foreign language skills and previous international residency are pluses
Medical/polygraph examinations and background investigation required
Assignments are ONLY in the Washington, DC metro area
Because of safety concerns for the prospective applicant, as well as security and communication issues, the CIA Recruitment Center does not accept applications, nor can we return phone calls, e-mails or other forms of communication, from US citizens living outside of the US.
Three $1,250 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students of accredited 4-year colleges and universities. The “Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated to a female candidate majoring in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences. The other two scholarships may be awarded to either a male or female, and add “Science Fiction as literature” as an eligible field of study.
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