Awards and Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

The Department of Mathematics offers merit (partial tuition) scholarships for students with an outstanding record in mathematics and an interest in pursuing a mathematics major. 

Information including the application process can be found at Dedman College Merit Scholarships. For additional questions, contact Professor Weihua Geng (Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics).

Established in honor of Dr. Edwin Mouzon, a distinguished professor in SMU’s Department of Mathematics from 1922 to 1971 who served as department chair from 1934 to 1963, this scholarship supports students who demonstrate exceptional promise in mathematics.


The scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students or students who declare a mathematics major at their earliest opportunity. Candidates should have an excellent mathematics background and demonstrate strong interest and potential in the field. Students who receive the scholarship upon admission to SMU may receive support for up to eight regular semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first.

Established to support students pursuing a degree in mathematics who demonstrate academic ability, determination and a strong commitment to their education. A mathematics alumna and scholarship recipient herself, Troitskaya created the scholarship to provide future SMU students with the same kind of opportunity that helped shape her education and career.

Established by Robert Strow, a professor in SMU’s Department of Mathematics from 1946 to 1982 who continued teaching as a part-time instructor until 1994, this scholarship supports current SMU students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in mathematics and chosen to pursue a mathematics major.


Eligible students should have a strong record of achievement in their first- and second-year mathematics courses. Scholarship recipients work with the mathematics advisor to develop a plan for completing the major, with scholarship support typically covering the regular semesters required to complete that plan.

 

Merit Awards

Each year, the department offers merit awards for outstanding mathematics majors. Click the name of each award to see past recipients.

Established in memory and honor of Dr. Charles J. Pipes, Jr., professor emeritus and former director of graduate studies in SMU’s Department of Mathematics, this award recognizes junior or senior students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics.

 

Dr. Pipes taught at SMU from 1950 to 1980 and was a multiple recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award. The endowed award provides merit-based financial support to one or more outstanding mathematics students.

 

  • 2024-2025 - Nathan Hasbrook
  • 2023-2024 - Daniel Ryan
  • 2021-2022 - Jessie Henderson

Established in honor of John Robert McCaw, a 1972 SMU mathematics graduate, this endowed award recognizes junior or senior students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics while actively contributing to the SMU community through community or civic involvement.


The award provides merit-based financial support to one or more students who exemplify both academic achievement and engagement beyond the classroom.

 

  • 2025-2026 - Gage Truelson, Lauren Jenkins, Christopher Cook, Walker Homan
  • 2024-2025 - Gabriel Mongaras, Leilani Guzman, Maria Cabral, Nikolas Powers
  • 2023-2024 - Lillian Derr, Reece Iriye, Trevor Dohm, Kaiyan Zhao
  • 2022-2023 - Mary Cabanas, Brandon Lindvall, Juliana Roller, Aden Smith
  • 2021-2022 - Caroline Hamilton, Kaitlyn Lee