
UndergraduateScholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students. Our department supports undergraduate success through numerous endowed scholarships and awards. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of these resources.
To be considered for Departmental Scholarships:
- Current students must complete the Texas Tech Current Student Scholarship Application by February 1.
- Incoming freshmen must complete the Texas Tech Incoming Student Application by December 1.
Additional information about university-wide scholarships is available at:
Texas Tech Scholarships
Departmental Undergraduate Scholarships
H. Earl and Countess Fore Archer Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics. H. Earl and Countess Fore Archer made substantial contributions toward establishing Texas Tech scholarships, including a dedicated scholarship for mathematics majors.
George L. Baldwin Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics. George Baldwin was a former faculty member (1966–1988) who enjoyed teaching future mathematics educators and returning students working toward advanced degrees.
Chau-Yen and Andrew Ha Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support students majoring in mathematics and statistics.
Sherrie and Rick Hale Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics.
Emmett Hazlewood Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors. Emmett Hazlewood was a longtime faculty member (1939–1974) and department chair whose leadership helped advance the departments early development.
E. Richard Heineman Freshman Mathematics Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for entering students majoring in mathematics. E. Richard Heineman was an early faculty member (1928–1973) known for high academic expectations and dedication to student potential.
Mildred and Lonnie Langston Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics.
Mark Luedecke Memorial Scholarship
Contributions provide support for students majoring in mathematics and statistics. Mark Luedecke was a department alum, a pioneer in using mathematics and statistics for advanced process control, and a mentor to young statisticians.
Robert A. Moreland Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors. Bob Moreland was a long-serving, well-known faculty member (1953–1998) and mentor who also sponsored a student fraternity.
Morrison, Broughton Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics.
Dub and Mozelle Rushing Mathematics Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics. “Dub” Rushing was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and strong ties to students.
Dr. Mara Neusel Academic Excellence Award
Contributions support underrepresented students majoring in mathematics, with emphasis on supporting women in undergraduate and graduate mathematics. Recipients must be actively engaged in research.
Weldon & Beverly Patterson Math Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support students majoring in mathematics and statistics.
Donal and Penny Schmidt Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support students majoring in mathematics and statistics.
Ram Lal Seekri Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support students majoring in mathematics and statistics.
Neal and Carrie Shaw Mathematics Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support undergraduate students majoring in mathematics and statistics.
Monty J. Strauss Honors Scholarship in Mathematics Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors. Monty J. Strauss is an emeritus faculty member, longtime administrator, and coauthor of a calculus textbook used by the department.
Monty J. Strauss Mathematics Scholarship Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors. Monty J. Strauss is an emeritus faculty member and active contributor to mathematics education at Texas Tech.
Tarwater Family Endowment
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors. Dalton Tarwater was a faculty member (1968–2001), former department chair, and editor of widely used freshman-level mathematics textbooks.
Magdalena Toda Endowed Scholarship Fund
Contributions support an annual scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students in mathematics. Dr. Toda, current Department Chair, is deeply involved in undergraduate curriculum and advocates strongly for underrepresented populations.
Alumni Association Undergraduate Scholarships
Ali Amir-Moez Research Award Endowment (310)
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics. Ali Amir-Moez was a former faculty member (1965–1988) who enjoyed both teaching and research. He established a fund to recognize undergraduate research projects and was known for creating intricate puzzles, including string puzzles.
Robert Trent Brown Endowment (355)
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics.
W.B. (Dub) Rushing Mathematics Endowment (610)
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics.
Paul Thompson Endowment (655)
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors with an expectation of teaching at the elementary level. Paul Thompson was a former faculty member (1963–1985) with a strong commitment to preparing future mathematics educators.
Ralph Underwood Endowment (670)
Contributions support scholarships for students majoring in mathematics. Ralph Underwood was a faculty member from the early 1930s through the mid-1960s and trained numerous graduate students during his long career.
Derald Walling Endowment (680)
Contributions support scholarships for mathematics majors intending to teach at the secondary level. Derald Walling was a former faculty member (1966–1992) dedicated to preparing future mathematics teachers.
Externally Funded Scholarships
In addition to departmental awards, several externally funded scholarship opportunities are available to our students. Please explore the programs below to learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and application processes.
Contact
Scholarship contact information

If you have questions about departmental scholarships, please contact:
Yancy Nuñez
Undergraduate Program Manager
Office: MA 201-F
Phone: 806-834-0177
Email: yancy.nunez@ttu.edu
Office Hours:
M / W / TH: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
By appointment
For more information regarding departmental scholarships or to donate, visit the Department of Mathematics & Statistics website.
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
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Address
Texas Tech University, 1108 Memorial Circle, Lubbock, TX 79409-1042 -
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Email
math.dept@ttu.edu