Scholarships and Awards

Many university and CSU system-wide scholarships are using the CSUF Scholarship Management system this year. You can access the list of university scholarshipsPDF File Opens in new window and system-wide scholarshipsPDF File Opens in new window . The following is a list of scholarships specific for CSU Fullerton mathematics undergraduates and graduate students.

Due Dates: All Math Department scholarships are due by March 1st, 2024 unless otherwise noted.


Actuarial Studies Scholarship

Amount $500
Established By 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.
Open To New and continuing math or business students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Be enrolled in (or have completed) one or more of the following classes: Fin 335, 360, 361, 375, 408, 409, 410, 444, 461, 462, 463, 464, 560, or 562; MATH 390/ FIN 415 Actuary Workshop
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 units in the semester in which you are applying for this scholarship.
Application Procedure Complete the School of Risk Management and Insurance online application form.

  1. Go to https://business.fullerton.edu/engagement/risk-management-and-insurance/#defaultOpens in new window

  2. Click the “Students” link on the menu on the left side of the page, then click the “Scholarships” link

  3. Obtain a copy of your unofficial CSUF transcript from Titan Online and submit it to SMRI@fullerton.edu

Applied Math Scholarship in Honor of Lila B. and Major Theodore Hromadka

Amount $250
Established By This scholarship is by nomination only. The scholarship was established by Dr. Theodore Hromadka in honor of his parents to recognize the best first-year graduate student in the Applied Graduate Program. The recipient is selected by the graduate program faculty.
Open To Nomination for this scholarship is open to first-year Applied Graduate Program students. 
Criteria
  • Scholastic achievement
Application Procedure 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 Undergraduate Mathematics Students

Amount $6,000 (if two students chosen, $3,000 each)
Established By This endowed scholarship is funded by the Dr. Russell V. Benson and Betty L. Benson Endowment Fund for Undergraduate Mathematics Students.
Open To CSU Fullerton junior or senior undergraduate mathematics majors 
Criteria
  • Junior or senior status at CSUF for the 2023-2024 academic year
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in their degree program
  • US citizen
  • Quality of application
Application Procedure 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

Amount $6,000 (if two students chosen, $3,000 each)
Established By This endowed scholarship is funded by the Dr. Russell V. Benson and Betty L. Benson Endowment Fund for Graduate Mathematics Students.
Open To CSU Fullerton graduate students who will be pursuing a Masters degree in the Department of Mathematics
Criteria
  • Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in the Department of Mathematics at CSUF for the 2023-2024 academic year
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in their degree program
  • US citizen
  • Quality of application
Application Procedure 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 Brandon Nghi Tran Memorial Scholarship

Amount $1,500
Established By This scholarship was established by the parents of Brandon Nghi Tran to recognize distinction in mathematics study and to provide financial assistance.
Open To Continuing sophomore, junior, senior or graduate mathematics majors
Criteria
  • Financial need
  • Distinction in math courses
Application Procedure 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

Amount $1,000
Established By 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.
Open To New and continuing students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree in mathematics.
Criteria
  • 3.0 GPA undergraduate; 3.3 GPA graduate
  • Full-time enrollment (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
  • First generation college status
Application Procedure 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

Amount $1,000
Established By 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.
Open To Returning or continuing students majoring in mathematics; Graduating students who will be entering either the mathematics credential program or one of the master’s degree program offered by the mathematics department at CSUF are also eligible to apply.
Criteria
  • Mathematics major in good standing
  • 2.0 or greater GPA in mathematics courses. 
Application Procedure 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

Amount $2,000
Established By 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.
Open To New and continuing students pursuing a graduate degree in the Teaching or Applied mathematics programs, who are currently or previously taught at the secondary school level.
Criteria
  • Enrolled in Masters in Teaching or Masters in Applied Mathematics degree program in Department of Mathematics at CSUF
  • Currently teaching or previously taught at the secondary school level
Application Procedure 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

Amount $500
Established By 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.
Open To New and continuing students who are enrolled in the Masters of Mathematics – Teaching Option program.
Criteria
  • 3.3 graduate GPA
  • Potential for excellence in mathematics teaching
Application Procedure 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

Amount TBD
Established By This scholarship was established by Jim and Betty Friel.
Open To TBD
Criteria TBD
Application Procedure 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

Amount $1,000
Established By This scholarship was established by the family of Mrs. Kathryn Godshalk to recognize distinction in mathematical study and to provide financial assistance.
Open To Second year graduate students in either the MA in Teaching Mathematics or MS in Computational Applied Mathematics programs who plan on becoming a math teacher.
Criteria
  • Financial need (must still be eligible to receive scholarship money)
  • Distinction in math courses
  • Potential for excellence in teaching
Application Procedure 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

Amount $1,500 (2 awards)
Established By Established by Dr. Maijian Qian and Bob Houghton to recognize distinction in mathematics study and to provide financial assistance.
Open To Continuing students who have completed or are currently taking Math 250B and Math 280.
Criteria
  • Financial need
  • Distinction in mathematical courses.
Application Procedure 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

Amount $1,000 
Established By 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).
Open To New and continuing students who are pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics.
Criteria
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Full-time enrollment 
  • Interest in pursuing a career in Applied Mathematics
Application Procedure 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.
 

Master of Science in Computational Applied Mathematics Scholarship

Amount $6,000 each year for two years
Established By This scholarship is funded by the Master of Science in Computational Applied Mathematics (MS-CAM) for students accepted to the  MS-CAM degree programOpens in new window . Awardees must maintain good academic standing for the duration of the scholarship.
Open To Students who have been fully admitted to the MS-CAM (without any conditions) to begin in Fall 2024.
Criteria
  • Must be starting first year of the MS-CAM program in Fall 2024
  • Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA
Application Procedure
  1. Prepare a statement (500 words maximum) addressing your potential in mathematics and your future goals.
  2. Include unofficial transcripts with your application material.
  3. Combine personal statement and unofficial transcript into a single PDF and submit materials to mathoffice@fullerton.edu.
  4. Two letters of recommendation emphasizing your work ethic, academic success, and potential in mathematics to be emailed in PDF format from recommenders directly to mathoffice@fullerton.edu.
Deadline Wednesday May 1, 2024

 

The Rose Klein Award

Amount $125
Established By This scholarship is by nomination only. It was established in memory of Rose Klein to recognize academic achievement in the study of mathematics and to honor students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance in completion of the course, Algebra and Probability for the Secondary Teacher, MATH 401. Nominations are made by faculty in the Department of Mathematics.
Open To Nomination open to students enrolled in Cal State Fullerton’s course, MATH 401, in the current academic year.
Criteria
  • 3.2 GPA
  • Academic achievement
Application Procedure Faculty nomination.
 

The Stiel Prize for Excellence in Mathematics

Amount $1,000
Established By 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.
Open To Undergraduate mathematics students
Criteria

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:
    1. participation in a REU or other research program,
    2. presentations of research at regional or national meetings,
    3. submission of research or problem solutions to mathematics journals, and/or
    4. a high level of performance in mathematical competitions.
Application Procedure Faculty nomination.
 

Santa Ana/Cal State Fullerton Mathematics Scholarship

Amount $300 (two scholarships)
Established By This scholarship was initiated with a $4,000 donation from Dr. Pagni in 1995 to support students from Santa Ana High Schools who enroll at Cal State Fullerton as Mathematics majors. The amount has been augmented by donations from other educators and businesses. Each year, Dr. Pagni joins Mayor Miguel Pulido of Santa Ana in presenting this scholarship to two new recipients.
Open To All Santa Ana Unified School District high school seniors who are planning to attend CSUF to pursue a math degree and teaching credential; Santa Ana high school graduates who are currently enrolled at CSUF as math majors and are planning on pursuing a teaching credential; or current Math majors who graduated from a Santa Ana Unified School District high school.
Criteria
  • Good academic standing
Application Procedure If you meet the application criteria, contact Dr. David Pagni at (657) 278-2671. If selected as a possible recipient, you will be asked to interview with Dr. Pagni.
Deadline September 30
 

Scholarships Funded by the Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)

Amount amount varies
Established By The Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) program provides numerous scholarships to those in pursuit of single subject teaching credentials in math or science.
Open To Varies; some scholarships are for current junior/senior undergraduates, while others are for post-baccaulaureate credential students.
Criteria Varies
Application Procedure For a complete list of the scholarships, visit the Math and Science Teacher Initiative page.Opens in new window

 

Recruiting and transitioning math majors into teaching | Noyce scholars

Amount up to $30,000 or $10,000 a year
Established By Drs. Cherie Ichinose, David Pagni, Adam Glesser, and Antoinette Linton were awarded this National Science Foundation-funded Robert F. Noyce grant for 2024-2028.
Open To Current junior, senior undergraduate math majors and credential candidates
Criteria
  • 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
Application Procedure

Completed Application form

Deadline

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