"The Math Gift" Scholarship for High School Students
Students can achieve so much with math skills, not just in the classroom but also in daily life and in their careers.
Math gives young people the tools they need to help their families, their communities, and the world at large. Many students who aren’t going into mathematics or engineering underestimate the importance of math knowledge in their futures, but there is great value in learning math. Every day, students find that math is too hard and give up, which can close off many career opportunities.
This scholarship seeks to support students who believe in the message that math is important for everyone to know.
Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to use math in their career, even if indirectly.
To apply, write a short essay telling us how knowing math helps people. Additionally, please submit a two-minute video telling us a bit about yourself and how knowing or not knowing math has impacted you or others around you. Submit a link to your video as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to "public" or "anyone with the link can view." If we can't access your video, your application won't be considered.
We know that sometimes students use AI to write their work, but we want to read how you phrase things in your own words. Please refrain from using AI when completing your work.
How does knowing math help people?
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The application deadline is Apr 24, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 25, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 25, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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