Department Specific Scholarships/Awards/Fellowships
F.S. Cater Prize in Mathematical Sciences
The F.S. Cater Prize in Mathematical Sciences is awarded annually for outstanding academic achievements to students majoring in Mathematical Sciences. The F.S. Cater Prize in Mathematical Sciences was established in 2004 by the generous gift from Dr. F.S. Cater, PSU Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Cater joined the Department of Mathematical Sciences in 1965 and retired as full professor in 1992. However, he is still very active in research, publishing regularly. He often comes by to visit and even attends departmental meetings.
Eligibility
One prize is awarded to an MA/MS in Mathematics student and one prize is awarded to an MS in Statistics student.
Award
The prize is awarded during the Spring term by the Chair of the department at the recommendation of the F.S. Cater Prize Committee. The recipients are honored at the annual departmental Graduation Reception.
Nomination procedure
To be considered for the prize, students must be nominated by at least two faculty members of the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics on or before April 15. The nominations should be sent to the F.S. Cater Prize Committee: Dr. Dacian Daescu (Math) and Dr. Jong-Sung Kim (Statistics).
Past Winners of the Cater Prize
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Marjorie Enneking Math Education Endowed Scholarship
The Marjorie Enneking Math Education Endowed Scholarship has been established in honor of the late Marjorie Enneking who was a professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The award helps students with the cost of textbooks and tuition.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all students in a graduate program in mathematics education in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Other criteria: Preference will be given to a student who has worked as a teacher and is returning to school and/or has demonstrated excellence in student teaching based upon recommendations emphasizing achievement or potential from faculty, supervisors or colleagues.
Award
Scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.
Application procedure
Apply through the PSU scholarship application by February 1st. For questions, please contact Dr. Steven Boyce.
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Eugene and Marjorie Enneking Scholarship
The Eugene and Marjorie Enneking Scholarship was established by a grateful student of Gene and Marjorie Enneking to provide support to students enrolled in either the Master's in Statistics or Master's in Mathematics for Teachers programs.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students enrolled in the Master's in Mathematics for Teachers program.
Award
Scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.
Application Procedure
Apply through the PSU scholarship application by February 1st. For questions, please contact Dr. Steven Boyce.
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Maghsoodlou Award
The Maghsoodlou Award has been established by a generous gift from Dr. Naghmeh Daneshi. The award will support graduate students in the MS in Statistics with expenses other than tuition.
Eligibility
Graduate student in the MS Statistics program. Students are not eligible to receive this award more than one time.
Award
Awards will be given each year during the Spring term by the Chair of the department at the recommendation of the Maghsoodlou Award Committee. The recipients are honored at the annual departmental Graduation Reception.
Nomination Procedure
To be considered for the award, students must be nominated by at least two faculty members of the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics on or before April 15. The nominations should be sent to the Maghsoodlou Award Committee: Ge Zhao.
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