Who Can Apply:
- Due to a mix of social and systemic factors, men are overrepresented in mathematics, especially at high levels in the field.
- While boys and girls perform similarly in math, a gap in math interest emerges and widens as children get older. Gender stereotypes about mathematical ability, a lack of female mentors to look up to, and other hurdles combine to discourage girls from joining math-based extracurriculars or majoring in the subject.
- This scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.
- Any female high school senior or high school graduate in Wisconsin or Minnesota planning to begin college in the upcoming school year may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing a degree in mathematics or mathematics education.
Submission: To apply, tell us what makes you passionate about pursuing mathematics, what influences have pushed you towards math, and how you hope to make a difference through your career.
Deadline: June 8, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/faye-hilgart-women-in-mathematics-and-math-education/