Department of Mathematical Sciences
Scholarships
In the spring of each academic year, the faculty of the department
recommends scholarships to be awarded to students who are majoring in
mathematics or computer science during the next academic year. Student
scholarship awardees are
selected according to the criteria spelled out by those who established
the endowment that funds the scholarship. These scholarships are in
addition to any scholarships or financial aid the student may have
from other sources. Details of these scholarships and the criteria
specified in the endowment are given below.
Mathematics Scholarships
The Earl G. Mathewson Scholarship commemorates Mr. Earl G.
Mathewson, a graduate of South Dayton High School in 1924 who received a
teaching certificate from the Fredonia Normal School in 1930. He spent 44
years teaching mathematics at all grade levels. The award, made possible
through the generosity of Mr. Mathewson's family, is intended for
a mathematics secondary education major who demonstrates persistence in
his or her studies. While the recipient should be in good
standing, a high grade point average is not a primary measure. The
recipient should show potential as a math educator.
The Frank R. Olson Mathematics Scholarship commemorates Dr. Frank
R. Olson who served as chairman of the Department of Mathematics from
1967 to 1982. Dr. Olson, born in Sweden and raised in Jamestown, New York,
received the B.A. in
mathematics from Alfred University, the M.A. in mathematics from Kent
State University and the Ph. D. in mathematics from Duke University. The
scholarship was endowed by Dr. Olson's family and his colleagues in the
department. The scholarship was established to recognize students in the
Mathematics Program who have achieved exceptional academic success.
Preference is given to students from Chautauqua County.
Recent Scholarship Recipients in Mathematics
MACS Scholarship Grant from NSF
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded SUNY Fredonia a four-year, $400,000
grant through its Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship Program
(CSEMS). The MACS Scholarship Program will support 30 students, with $3000 per year
during the next four years, starting with the 2005-2006 academic year. The program is
aimed at expanding internship and research opportunities for mathematics and computer science
students. For more information go to:
http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~macs
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program
The State University of New York at Fredonia has established a Robert Noyce Scholarship Program providing $7500 scholarships to support students currently enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field to seek certification to teach science or mathematics in high-needs middle or high schools. For more information on this program follow the link below:
http://www.fredonia.edu/org/noyce/index.html
Last Update: June 12, 2006