Hispanics are still underrepresented in the STEM fields, says Angeliz Vargas, a mathematics major.
Math and Sciences Scholarships
Rhode Island College offers scholarships to students interested in careers in chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, data science, mathematics and/or physics.
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Class of 1939 Scholarship | Applicants must be enrolled full-time as undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in physical education or health education or the sciences (biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science or physics). Applicants must also qualify for financial need and be a Rhode Island resident. |
| Robert J. Salhany Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Applicants must be enrolled full-time as undergraduate juniors majoring in mathematics or computer science. Applicants must also have the highest GPA in their major and demonstrate a strong academic promise in the field. |
Three math faculty design an afterschool math program for urban middle schoolers.