Prizes in Mathematics
The Jacobson Prize in Mathematics
Initiated in 2017, the Jacobson Prize in Mathematics is presented annually to the highest ranked Senior studying mathematics, as determined by the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and the Undergraduate Director of Mathematics. It is named after Dr. Nathan Jacobson who received his Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from The University of Alabama in 1930. All students who meet the criteria will be considered. Amount is variable; this prize is awarded as funds are available.
The Louis Dale Medal in Mathematics
The Louis Dale Medal is awarded to the top junior mathematics major, or to a senior who is in the mathematics AMP and has one year at UA remaining. All students who meet the criteria will be considered. Amount is variable; this prize is awarded as funds are available.
Endowed Mathematics Scholarships
Natarajan Family Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
Established by B. Roger Natarajan (PhD, 1979), his wife Jaya Natarajan, and his son Vivek Natarajan. The purpose of the prize is to encourage excellence in actuarial science and is awarded annually to one or more students who are majoring in mathematics and intend to study actuarial science. All students interested in actuarial science are eligible.
Thomas W. Palmer Scholarship
Established by children of the late Thomas Waverly Palmer, first dean of the University and head of the Department of Mathematics. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to juniors or seniors who have shown marked proficiency in mathematics. Senior recipients must plan to pursue graduate studies at the University the following year. All students who meet the criteria will be considered. Amount is variable; this prize is awarded as funds are available.
Pearson Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving full-time student, junior level or above, who is majoring in mathematics. Recipient must have interest in teaching mathematics, but must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. No application is necessary. All students who meet the criteria will be considered. Amount is variable; this scholarship is awarded as funds are available.
Dr. Fred A. and Frances Pickens Lewis Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving full-time student, junior level or above, who is majoring in pure mathematics (not statistical or applied mathematics). The recipient must have interest in teaching pure mathematics, but must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. No application is necessary. All students who meet the criteria will be considered. Amount is variable; this scholarship is awarded as funds are available.
Hugh Lawrence Quarles Endowed Mathematics Scholarship
Awarded to sophomore students who graduated from high schools in the state of Alabama, are majoring in mathematics, and possess a minimum grade average of B. No application is necessary; all students who meet the criteria will be considered. Scholarship amount is variable and awarded as funds are available.