Become a Math Alliance Predoctoral Scholar!
Math Alliance Predoctoral Scholars are math or stat sciences students, either undergraduates or students enrolled in a terminal Masters program, who come from ethnic groups, families and/or regions that have had little prior experience with doctoral study in the mathematical or statistical sciences.
To become a Math Alliance Predoctoral Scholar:
- You must be nominated by a Math Alliance Mentor and fit our target group or
If you are nominated by a Math Alliance Mentor to attend the Math Alliance Field of Dreams Conference, and you fit our target group, you will be considered a Math Alliance Scholar.
Scholars are selected by our Math Alliance Mentors using the following priorities (i.e., the target group):
1. The student is a US citizen or permanent resident who comes from an ethnic group that is underrepresented in the mathematical or statistical sciences. Traditionally, these are students who are African American, Latina/o – Hispanic, American Indian – Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander. Please note that although participation in the Math Alliance is generally limited to US citizens or permanent residents, exceptions may be made in the case of DACA students or certain other categories of undocumented students.
2. The student is not a minority student but is a US citizen or permanent resident and meets both of the following:
a. comes from an ethnic group, family and/or region that has had little prior experience with doctoral study in the mathematical or statistical sciences and,
b. would be unlikely to pursue graduate study in a mathematical or statistical science without benefiting from Math Alliance programs.
Predoctoral Scholars are selected by our Math Alliance Mentors using the following broad criteria:
1. The student has the potential to receive a doctoral degree in a quantitative science.
2. The student is willing to consider this degree objective.
3. Participation in the Math Alliance will substantially increase the likelihood that the student will enter into and succeed in a doctoral program in the quantitative sciences.
If you would like to apply to be a Math Alliance Scholar please speak with a Math Alliance Mentor about nominating you! Please contact Doug or Professor Zupan to get connected with a Math Alliance Mentor!
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