Due Dates: All Math Department scholarships are due by March 1st, 2025 unless otherwise noted.
Actuarial Studies Scholarship
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Amount
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$500 for up to two students |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by the School of Risk Management and Insurance for the benefit of students with a passion for risk management and insurance. |
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Open To
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New and continuing math or business students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. |
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Application Procedure
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Complete the School of Risk Management and Insurance online application form.
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Go to https://business.fullerton.edu/engagement/risk-management-and-insurance/#default
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Click the “Students” link on the menu on the left side of the page, then click the “Scholarships” link
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Obtain a copy of your unofficial CSUF transcript from Titan Online and submit it to SMRI@fullerton.edu
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Russell V. and Betty L. Benson Scholarship for Undergraduate Mathematics Students
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Amount
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$6,000 each for up to four students |
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Established By
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This endowed scholarship is funded by the Dr. Russell V. Benson and Betty L. Benson Endowment Fund for Undergraduate Mathematics Students. |
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Open To
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Open to sunior or senior undergraduate mathematics majors who will be enrolled at CSUF during the 2025–2026 academic year and who are U.S. citizens. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
Russell V. and Betty L. Benson Scholarship for Graduate Mathematics Students
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Amount
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$8,000 each for up to three students |
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Established By
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This endowed scholarship is funded by the Dr. Russell V. Benson and Betty L. Benson Endowment Fund for Graduate Mathematics Students. |
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Open To
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Open to graduate students who will be pursuing a master’s degree in the Department of Mathematics at CSUF during the 2025–2026 academic year and who are U.S. citizens. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
The Bonsangue Family Scholarship
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Amount
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$1,500 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by Martin and Nancy Bonsangue to assist students majoring in mathematics who are the first in their family to complete a bachelor's or master's degree. |
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Open To
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Open to new and continuing students who will be the first in their family to complete a bachelor's or master's degree. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
Cheryl and Carl Carrera Mathematics Scholarship
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Amount
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$1,500 |
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Established By
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This endowed scholarship was established and is funded by mathematics’ alumna Dr. Cheryl Carrera and her husband Carl Carrera. It is awarded to a student who is majoring in mathematics and faces unique personal and/or academic challenges. |
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Open To
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Open to returning or continuing undergraduate students majoring in mathematics; graduating students who will be entering either the Mathematics Credential program or one of the master’s degree programs offered by the Mathematics Department at CSUF. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
Farnham Family Endowed Scholarship
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Amount
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$2,000 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by Paul and Dena Farnham to help students pursuing a graduate degree in either the Teaching or Applied option and who are also currently teaching or have taught at the secondary school level. |
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Open To
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Open to new and continuing students who are pursuing a graduate degree in the teaching or applied mathematics programs here at CSUF, who are currently or have previously taught at the secondary school level. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
The Dr. Gerald Gannon Scholarship
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Amount
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$1000 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dr. Gannon to assist students who are or are planning to become secondary or community college teachers of mathematics. |
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Open To
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Open to new and continuing students who are enrolled in the Master of Mathematics: Teaching Option program. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
James friel family ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
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Amount
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$1,000 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by Jim and Betty Friel. |
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Open To
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Open to junior, senior or graduate students who are studying probability & statistics or actuarial science. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
The Kathryn Godshalk Memorial Scholarship
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Amount
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$2,000 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by the family of Mrs. Kathryn Godshalk to recognize distinction in mathematical study and to provide financial assistance. |
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Open To
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Open to second year graduate students in either the applied math or teaching math options of our M.A. Program who plan on becoming a math teacher.
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
The Maijian Qian and Bob Houghton Mathematics Scholarship
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Amount
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$1,500 each for up to two students |
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Established By
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Established by Dr. Maijian Qian and Bob Houghton to recognize distinction in mathematics study and to provide financial assistance. |
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Open To
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Open to continuing students who have completed or are currently taking Math 250B/207 and Math 280. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
Lawrence Weill Applied Mathematics Scholarship
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Amount
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$1,000 |
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Established By
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This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Lawrence Weill, professor of applied mathematics. Dr. Weill was a professor at CSUF from 1980 to his retirement in 2001. Dr. Weill was also active in research and author of books related to Global Positioning Systems (GPS). |
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Open To
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Open to new and continuing students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics concentration. |
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Application Procedure
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Log into your CSUF portal. Click on the Scholarship app on the left-hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the California State University – Fullerton scholarship and award application academic year. |
The Stiel Prize for Excellence in Mathematics
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Amount
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$1,500 |
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Established By
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This endowed scholarship is by nomination only. This scholarship was established by Dr. Edsel Stiel and Mrs. Laurie Stiel to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated a strong interest and ability in mathematics. |
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Open To
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Undergraduate mathematics students |
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Criteria
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Must have demonstrated strong interest and ability in mathematics as evidenced by:
- A high level of performance in advanced math courses and,
- A record of accomplishments outside of courses, including activities such as:
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- participation in a REU or other research program,
- presentations of research at regional or national meetings,
- submission of research or problem solutions to mathematics journals, and/or
- a high level of performance in mathematical competitions.
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Application Procedure
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Faculty nomination. |
Scholarships Funded by the Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)
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Amount
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amount varies |
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Established By
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The Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) program provides numerous scholarships to those in pursuit of single subject teaching credentials in math or science. |
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Open To
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Varies; some scholarships are for current junior/senior undergraduates, while others are for post-baccaulaureate credential students. |
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Criteria
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Varies |
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Application Procedure
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For a complete list of the scholarships, visit the Math and Science Teacher Initiative page.
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Recruiting and transitioning math majors into teaching | Noyce scholars
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Amount
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up to $30,000 or $10,000 a year |
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Established By
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Drs. Cherie Ichinose, David Pagni, Adam Glesser, and Antoinette Linton were awarded this National Science Foundation-funded Robert F. Noyce grant for 2024-2028. |
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Open To
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Current junior, senior undergraduate math majors and credential candidates |
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Criteria
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- At most 90 units to graduation
- Full time enrollment (12 units) in an undergraduate mathematics degree program or credential.
- Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
- Strong interest in teaching as a career
- Potential to be a highly effective teacher in a diverse public school setting
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must submit a FAFSA application annually and have demonstrated financial need
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Application Procedure
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Completed Application form
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Deadline
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October 15, March 15
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