Awards and Scholarships
Department of Mathematical Sciences Awards and Scholarships
Kenneth B. Cummins Mathematics Award
In order to be eligible for this award, the applicant must be an actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics or an integrated mathematics major with junior standing (i.e., at least 60 semester hours earned) at Kent State University. The amount of this award is variable. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to the beginning of March each year.
Bill and Linda Gainer Scholarship in Mathematics
The recipient must be a first-generation undergraduate college student who is at least a Sophomore, majoring in actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, or mathematics with a 3.0 or higher GPA who is Pell Grant eligible. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to the beginning of March each year.
Harshbarger Scholarship
In order to be eligible for this award, the applicant must be an actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics or mathematics major at Kent State University. The applicant must have also completed Math 12003 (Calculus II), Math 21001 (Linear Algebra), and either Math 22005 (Calculus III) or an upper-division mathematics course. The amount of this award is variable. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to the beginning of March each year.
Neuzil Mathematics Scholarship
In order to be eligible for this award, the applicant must be an actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics, or an integrated mathematics major at Kent State University. The applicant must have at least sophomore standing, with 3.0 or higher GPA, and have successfully completed Math 12003 (Calculus II), and one additional upper-division mathematics course. The amount of this award is variable. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to the beginning of March each year.
Kenneth L. Whipkey Scholarship in Mathematics
The recipient of this scholarship must be an actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, or mathematics major in junior standing at Kent State University with a minimum of GPA 3.0, and in need of financial aid. The amount of this award is variable. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to the beginning of March each year.
MATH Club Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship must be an actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics or integrated mathematics major in good standing at Kent State University. Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership at Kent State or in their communities. Students early in their academic career are especially encouraged to apply for this Scholarship. The amount of this award is variable. The application window for this scholarship is from the beginning of February to beginning of March each year.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
Choose Ohio First Scholarships will annually provide about 20 undergraduate tuition scholarships, varying in size between $1,500 and $4,700 a year. The scholarships are awarded to promising, incoming, STEM freshmen who intend to pursue at least a minor in mathematics. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from Ohio Board of Regents.
Kathleen Wolf Award
Each spring the Department of Mathematical Sciences names one outstanding developmental mathematics student as recipient of the Kathleen Wolf Award in honor of the late Mrs. Kathleen Wolf, a longtime developmental mathematics instructor and coordinator. Up to three other students may be awarded an honorable mention.
Pi Mu Epsilon Award
Awarded to an outstanding upper-class student in mathematics. Amount of award is $100 and a book. Contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences for more information.
High School Math Competition
Each Fall the Department of Mathematical Sciences holds a High School Math Scholarship competition. Annual awards generally range from $500 to $1,000 and scholarships can be accumulated over the years. Incoming freshman have the possibility of accumulating between $500 and $4,000 by participating in these competitions. All high school students are eligible to participate. For more information contact Dr. Laura Smithies.
Student Financial Aid and Employment
A listing of employment opportunities, on and off campus, is available through Career Exploration and Development.
The Student Financial Aid office describes additional financial aid options.
Honors College Scholarships
The Kent State Honors College also has scholarships for their members
There are also many sources of financial aid based outside Kent State University. The site fastweb.com has a database of more than 270,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans. The College Board's database for financial aid is located at collegeboard.org/paying. We also recommend salliemae.com to search for scholarships.