The Glenn Fox VMATYC Mathematics and Computer Science Scholarship

We will award a merit scholarship of $350 per semester for the academic year 2006-2007.
Criteria for the scholarship include:

Intention to major in (with plans to teach) computer science, mathematics or mathematics education and demonstrate potential for success in any of these areas.

 Demonstrated ability, determination, and motivation necessary for successful academic performance.

High school graduation or equivalent by Fall Semester 2006.

Completion of at least 12 semester hours of college-level courses, including 3 hours of transfer mathematics at a Virginia community college by the end of Spring Semester 2006 with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Continuation for two semesters (Fall 2006 - Spring 2007) at the community college with enrollment in at least 6 semester hours of college-level courses, including a transfer-level mathematics course, for each semester the scholarship is received.
The application form can be found at the VMATYC web site www.virginia.matyc.org. It must be mailed to Past President Judy Williams, along with three letters of recommendation and an official college transcript, no later than June 2, 2006 . The award will be announced by July 15.
We hope that by accepting applications after completion of the Spring semester and making the award available for the following semester, more students will be able to take advantage of the scholarship.
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