Undergraduate Scholarships
The Mathematics Department offers the following scholarships:
- New Student Scholarship
- Academic Year Undergraduate Scholarship
These are competitive scholarships available to math majors and non-majors with a strong concentration in math classes that are currently enrolled at KU. All scholarships are based on merit. However some funds have restrictions based on level, major, gender, residency and financial need. The Mathematics Department awards over $80,000 each year in scholarships. The award amounts vary depending on the number of awards made, type of award, and level of scholarship. These scholarships have been made possible through private donors who include alumni, friends and family of the Mathematics Department. Scholarship funds are managed by the KU Endowment Association on behalf of these generous donors. Recipients are recognized at the department's annual honors banquet in April.
Applying For Scholarships
Please use the following link to fill out an electronic application for scholarships. You will be prompted for your KU Online ID and password.
Scholarship Deadlines
October 23: Deadline for New Student Scholarship consideration. Applications will be accepted between October 1-23. Scholarship is awarded for the spring semester.
March 15: Deadline for Academic Year Undergraduate Scholarship consideration. Applications will be accepted between March 1-15. Scholarship award is divided between the fall and spring semesters.
Important:
To be considered for a financial need-based scholarship, students must fill out a FAFSA (for U.S. citizens) or an ISNAW (for international students). Please note the FAFSA will not be available until January 1. You may apply for a PIN before then. The FAFSA/ISNAW must be completed one month before the scholarship deadlines. We strongly recommended that all applicants complete either the FAFSA or ISNAW.
New Student Scholarship
This scholarship is available for new students (either freshmen or transfer students in their first semester). The scholarship will be awarded for the spring semester. These awards will be made on the basis of academic merit both to mathematics majors and to students who will take a substantial number of math courses in their undergraduate program.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in or have completed MATH 121.
Academic Year Undergraduate Scholarship
These are awarded to undergraduate math majors as well as non-math majors with a strong concentration in mathematics. Awards are based on merit, however, some funds have restrictions based on level, major, gender, residency and financial need. The scholarship award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in or have completed MATH 122.
- Must plan to take junior-senior level math courses.
- Must have a GPA of at least 3.5 in KU math classes.
Contact Information
Contact for more information or assistance:
Department of Mathematics
scholarship@math.ku.edu
785-864-3651
For more information about grants, loans and other need-based financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Financial Assistance
The Mathematics Department also employs undergraduate students for the positions of Paper Grader, Teaching Assistant, and Math 002 or 101 Tutor. To apply for these jobs, go to http://www.math.ku.edu/info/info-jobs.html.
