Department of Mathematics Annual Awards and Scholarships

The Department of Mathematics offers several awards and monetary scholarships each academic year. All applicants must be declared ECU Mathematics majors.

THE FOLLOWING TWO RECOGNITIONS DO NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION PROCESS:

  1. Academic Achievement Award: The three senior Mathematics majors with the highest grade point averages are recognized with this non-cash award.
  2. E.O. Box Memorial Scholarship: The rising senior Mathematics major with the highest mathematics grade point average is recognized with this cash award named in memory of E.O. Box who worked at ECU from 1953 to 1960 as an instructor of physics.

THE FOLLOWING SEVEN SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS: 

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  1. James O. Danley Scholarship: One or more Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award named in memory of James O. Danley who worked at ECU from 1956 to 1980. He was Chairman of the Mathematics Department (1966-1980) and Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education (1971-1980).
  2. The Fenton Family Scholarship: Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award named inhonor of Micah Fenton who attended ECU during the summer of 2000.
  3. Kate K. Knight Scholarship: Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award named in memory of mathematics instructor Kate K. Knight. She was an original member of the ECU faculty (1909-early 1940's), and the residential facility Knight Hall built in 1937 bears her name.
  4. Carmelita Paul Endowed Scholarship: Mathematics majors from the Elmore City-Pernell school district are recognized with this cash award named in honor of Carmelita Paul of Elmore City OK. Incoming freshmen receive top priority in the review process.
  5. Darrell Terrell Memorial Scholarhip: Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award named in memory of mathematics instructor Darrell Terrell who worked at ECU from 1959 to 1983.
  6. Dennis O. and Elsie O. Williams Math Scholarship: Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award named in honor of long-time Ada residents Dennis O. and Elsie O. Williams. Mrs. Williams received her bachelor's degree from ECU.
  7. East Central Credit Union Applied Mathematics Scholarship: Applied Mathematics majors are recognized with this cash award offered by the ECU credit union.

PICTURES

2008 Dept Schol Winners

Front Row (L-R): Dr. Linda Braddy (Chair), Charlie Roberts, Sarah Morris, Tyler Walker

Back Row (L-R): Jing Chen, Laura Johnson, Kevin Peoples