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Awards and Competitions

Actuarial Foundation Offers Scholarship, Resources 

The Actuarial Foundation provides a $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing careers in mathematics and actuarial science through its STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program. In addition, scholarship winners receive mentoring; networking opportunities; and exposure to internships, job shadowing, and other experiences that will prepare them for an actuarial career. … [Read more...] about Actuarial Foundation Offers Scholarship, Resources 

Applications Sought from Outstanding Graduate Students

Applications are being accepted for the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship for an Outstanding Graduate Student in Survey Statistics until March 1. One scholarship recipient is selected annually and receives a certificate and cash prize of $2,500. Selection of the scholarship recipient is made by the ASA Bryant Scholarship Award Committee based on the following criteria: … [Read more...] about Applications Sought from Outstanding Graduate Students

Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award

Nominations are being accepted for the American Association for Public Opinion Research Mitofsky Innovators Award, which recognizes accomplishments in the fields of public opinion and survey research within the past decade. These innovations could consist of new theories, ideas, applications, methodologies, or technologies. To be considered for the award, the innovations … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award

Ott Scholarship Applications Accepted Until June 15

The Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality has $7,500 scholarships available. Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted into, a master’s degree or higher program with a concentration in applied statistics and/or quality management at a US or Canadian institution. This includes the theory and application of statistical inference, statistical decision-making, … [Read more...] about Ott Scholarship Applications Accepted Until June 15