MATH DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

 

To apply for any of the scholarships listed below, complete the application and return it to the Department of Mathematics office.

 

 

Chatty Pittman Scholarship

 

 

The scholarship fund was established by friends, family, and colleagues as a memorial to Dr. Chatty Pittman, a professor of mathematics for 36 years, who also served as Department Chairman for 30 years.  The Chatty Pittman Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a rising junior or senior majoring in mathematics with evidence of good character, service to the University of West Georgia, and leadership potential. The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $800. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.

 

Requirements:

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.    Junior or senior majoring in mathematics with evidnce of good character, service to the University of West Georgia, and leadership potential; 

3.    Current enrollment at UWG.

 

 

 

David Cooley Scholarship

 

The scholarship fund was established by Carleton Cooley on behalf of his son David Cooley.  The David Cooley Scholarship shall be awarded annually to an outstanding rising senior who is majoring in mathematics with preference for choir members and/or student government members. 

The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $500. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.

 

 

Requirements:

 

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.    Outstanding senior majoring in mathematics with preference for choir members and/or student government members;

3.    Current enrollment at UWG.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Georgia Martin Scholarship

 

The scholarship fund was established by Geneva Martin on behalf of her mother, Dr.Georgia Martin, who was Associate Dean of Student Services for West Georgia College from 1966 until her retirement in 1979.

The Dr. Georgia Martin Scholarship shall be awarded annually to an outstanding rising junior or senior who is majoring in mathematics. 

The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $1500. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.

 

 

Requirements:

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.   Outstanding junior or senior majoring in mathematics; 

3.   Current enrollment at UWG.

 

 

 

Vachel Davis Whatley, Jr.  Scholarship

 

 

The scholarship fund was established by George Fields Whatley in honor of Vachel Davis Whatley, Jr.  The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics. The Vachel Davis Whatley, Jr. Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior at the University of West Georgia who intends to complete a four-year curriculum at West Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics.  The recipient must be a Georgia resident, with preference given to Carroll County, Polk County, or Troup County residents.  The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $350. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.

 

 

 

Requirements:

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.    Sophomore, junior, or senior at the University of West Georgia who intends to complete a four-year curriculum at West Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics;

3.    The recipient must be a Georgia resident, with preference given to Carroll County, Polk County, or Troup County residents;

4.   Current enrollment at UWG.

 

 

 

Marion Crider Award

 

In honor of Marion Crider, a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic professor of mathematics who served at the College for 23 years, and who also served as a department chairperson, the Department of Mathematics presents annual monetary awards to juniors or seniors in recognition of academic excellence, leadership and the potential for success in the field of mathematics.  Friends, family, colleagues and alumni established the monetary fund that supports these superior student awards as a memorial to Professor Crider. 

The Marion Crider Scholarship shall be awarded annually to three

 juniors or seniors in recognition of academic excellence, leadership and the potential for success in the field of mathematics. The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $5200. The recipients are chosen by the Department of Mathematics

 

Requirements:

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.    Juniors or seniors in recognition of academic excellence, leadership and the potential for success in the field of mathematics;

3.    Current enrollment at UWG.

 

 

Mrs. Jewell Miles Burson Calculus Award

 

An award given to an undergraduate student who has completed Calculus 1 and 2 at West Georgia and shows great promise as a potential mathematics or science major.  The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $0. The recipients are chosen by the Department of Mathematics. 

 

Requirements:

 

1.    An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;

2.    Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 completed;

3.    Current enrollment at UWG.