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2026 Recipients

  • R.H. Bing Award - Joseph Pepper
  • Don and Helen Cude Award - Archer Goodwyn & Murshida Shabab
  • Gilbert J. Cuevas Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Marina De Oliveira Ferreira
  • Robert and Brita Northcutt Scholarship - Anuja Karki
  • Ram Lal Seekri Endowed Scholarship - Ariana Rider
  • Lynn H. Tulloch Math Scholarship - Coy Murphy
  • Ross and Sarah Wayment Endowed Scholarship - Abu Zobayer, Treston Fallavollita, Usufu Nyakoojo, Eric Agyei, Marvette St. Clair
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Student - Sumit Sah
  • Outstanding Masters Student - Asten Fallavollita
  • Outstanding Doctoral Student - Kate Ryan

Your curiosity can take you far. Department-funded scholarships help Texas State students focus on learning, discovery, and the goals ahead.

These awards, presented in the spring, recognize the dedication, achievement, and potential you bring to the TXST community. Whether you’re preparing for a career in education, research, industry, or beyond, a scholarship can help make your next opportunity possible.

Explore the scholarships available through the Department of Mathematics, review the eligibility requirements, and apply by the listed deadlines. Your future in mathematics starts with the work you do today.

Applications in BOSS open November 1.

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  • Requirements:

    • undergraduate students studying mathematics
    • preference for those who have an interest in or have successfully completed topology

  • Selection guidelines include:

    • has not previously received an award from this endowment
    • preference for students pursuing teaching certification
    • full time enrollment (12 hours or more) in good standing with the university and an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
    • application materials should address the candidate’s academic merit, leadership, and intellectual promise

  • Requirements:

    • must be seeking a graduate degree in mathematics education in the Department of Mathematics
    • preference for student(s) who demonstrate financial need
    • preference for student(s) who are single parents or experiencing significant family hardships
    • must provide a personal statement that demonstrates financial hardships, including significant family or single parent hardships

  • Requirements:

    • be pursuing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Mathematics
    • maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • be in good standing with the university

  • This scholarship honors Dr. Ram Lal Seekri, who believed that education is the key to success, security, and happiness.
     
    Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

  • Requirements:

    • be pursuing teaching certification with a major in mathematics
    • maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • be enrolled full time
    • preference given to athletes

  • Stanley G. Wayment established the endowed fund for the benefit of future generations of mathematics teachers at Texas State University.

    The endowment provides scholarships to outstanding students of mathematics.

  • Alexander White was a dedicated educator, mentor, and prominent member of the Texas State University community. A passionate leader in mathematics and statistics education, he contributed greatly to the department through his collaborative research, devotion to student mentorship, and academic leadership. 

    Requirements:

    • doctoral student pursuing a degree in mathematics or applied mathematics
    • preference given those focusing on statistics and its applications

    • undergraduate student
    • 3.25 GPA (based on 90 hours-30 earned at TXST)
    • exhibit leadership and participation in departmental, college or university activities

    • Masters level
    • highest GPA (using only 5000 level math courses)
    • completed at least 24 graduate mathematics hours toward their degree

    • Doctoral level
    • highest GPA (using only 7000 level mathematics courses)
    • completed at least 36 graduate mathematics hours
    • passed all qualifying exams towards their degree