Awards
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B. B. Comer Mathematics Prize. Initiated in 1925, the Comer Prize is the most prestigious award presented to a graduating senior. No application is necessary. All students who have taken advanced Mathematics courses will be considered.
Scholarships
In addition to the extensive package of financial aid, grants, and scholarships offered by the University, the following scholarships were endowed specifically for students in Mathematics.
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The Comer Foundation Scholarship in Mathematics. Established by the Comer Foundation of Sylacauga, Alabama, to support the education of outstanding students enrolled full-time in the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in Mathematics. Awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Alabama, and who meet eligibility requirements. Renewable for a total of up to 4 years support. Amount: variable, depending upon funding.
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Dr. Fred A. and Frances Pickens Lewis Endowed Scholarship--Amount: Variable; renewable if performance and academic progress merit retention, Availability: Awarded as funds are available. Eligibility: Deserving, full-time student majoring in pure mathematics (not statistical or applied mathematics); junior level or above; applicant must have interest in teaching pure mathematics, but must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Thomas Waverly Palmer Mathematics Award. Amount: Variable; Awarded as funds are available. Eligibility: Juniors or Seniors who have show marked proficiency in mathematics.
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The Hugh Lawrence Quarles Endowed Mathematics Scholarship--Amount: Variable; renewable if performance and academic progress merit retention. Awarded as funds are available. Eligibility: Sophomore students who graduated from a high school in the state of Alabama, are majoring in mathematics and possess a minimum grade average of B.
