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Scholarship Opportunities

BYU Scholarships

All Mathematics majors who are eligible should apply for BYU scholarships in addition to Mathematics Department scholarships.

The deadline for BYU scholarships is: February 1st

BYU Scholarship Information and Application

College and Mathematics Department Scholarships

The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences offers scholarships as well. Go here for more information.

The mathematics department scholarships described below are made possible by donations from the following individuals. We thank them for their support of the students in the mathematics department.

  • Donald and Helen Robinson
  • Gene and Gwen Wickes
  • Marcellus and Shirley Burton
  • Harvey Fletcher
  • Orson Pratt
  • Lloyd H. Redd
  • David and Carolyn Wright
  • Kenneth and LaRae Savage
  • Charles Cordell and Nancy A. Sorensen
  • Todd Fisher Memorial Fund

Scholarship decisions will be made before the end of May of each year. Scholarships are dispersed at the beginning of each semester.

Scholarships cannot be deferred.

Any specific questions regarding these scholarship opportunities may be directed to Dr. Mark Kempton.

One-Year Continuing Student Scholarships

The Mathematics Department awards one-year scholarships to BYU math majors with excellent academic records. Academic excellence is the primary criterion, with some awards reserved for students with financial need. These scholarships are intended to pay tuition and will not be awarded in addition to other full-tuition BYU scholarships.

Recipients must:

  • Be full-time BYU students (at least 12 credits each semester of the scholarship).
  • Be mathematics majors (APEX or ACME).
  • Take at least two math courses (6 credits) per semester, including ACME emphasis classes.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 during fall semester to continue the scholarship in winter.

Application deadline: March 31
Scholarship decisions will be made before the end of August.
Scholarships cannot be deferred.

One-Year Continuing Student Scholarship Application

One-Year Putnam Contest Scholarships

The Mathematics Department offers one-year half or full-tuition scholarships to students who strengthen the BYU Putnam competition team. These scholarships may be awarded in addition to university-funded scholarships and may be renewed annually for qualifying students. Full-tuition awards are available for exceptional Putnam performance.

The Putnam exam is an annual mathematics contest sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, with over 400 participating institutions in the United States and Canada. The team score is the sum of the three highest individual scores from each institution. BYU has recently ranked in the top ten twice.

Recipients must:

  • Enroll in and participate in Math 391R (Putnam preparation, 1 credit) each Fall Semester and each Winter Semester when offered.
  • Demonstrate strong ability in mathematical competitions (for example, qualifying for the USAMO or ranking in the top 500 on the Putnam exam).
  • Take the Putnam exam on the first Saturday in December (concurrent enrollment students may substitute another competition in consultation with the Putnam coach).
  • Have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Application deadline: March 31

To apply send an email to the BYU math department undergraduate coordinator, Dr. Mark Kempton.

Students who wish to receive a scholarship for only one semester (fall or winter) rather than both should use the same deadline and clearly note this request in the application.