Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize
The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize honors undergraduate women for exceptional achievement and promise in mathematics, recognizing diverse excellence and encouraging careers in the field.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Nomination period opens) | September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline/final submission)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 and honorary certificate per recipient; up to three recipients annually
Summary: Annual prize recognizing undergraduate women for excellence and achievement in mathematics.
Description
The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), is awarded annually to undergraduate women who demonstrate outstanding achievement in mathematics. The prize aims to broaden the definition of mathematical excellence, recognizing students from diverse backgrounds and institutions, and to encourage talented women to pursue careers in the mathematical sciences. Up to three recipients are selected each year, each receiving a $1,000 prize and an honorary certificate. The award is presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings every January.
