[Association for Women in Mathematics](https://awm-math.org)

September 2026 (Nomination deadline)

$1,000 and honorary certificate per recipient; up to three undergraduate women recognized annually

Recognizes outstanding undergraduate women for excellence and diverse achievements in mathematics.

Nominations are open to all; self-nominations require an additional support letter.

--- ## Description The prize honors exceptional undergraduate women who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics, as defined broadly to include academic performance, research, independent work, overcoming barriers, and contributions to their mathematical communities. Established in 1990 by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), the award aims to highlight and encourage diverse pathways and opportunities for women in undergraduate mathematics, with an emphasis on recognizing talent from a wide range of backgrounds and institutions. --- ## Due Dates - Next anticipated deadline: September 2026 (nomination deadline for the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each recipient receives a $1,000 prize and an honorary certificate. - Up to three undergraduate women may be recognized each year. --- ## Eligibility - The nominee must be an undergraduate as of the nomination due date. - Nominees must identify as women. - Nominations of women from underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. - Any person of any gender may submit a nomination; self-nominations are allowed but require an additional letter of support. - The nominator does not need to be an AWM member. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted via [MathPrograms.org](http://mathprograms.org/). - Required nomination packet (compiled as a single PDF): - Letter of nomination (up to 3 pages) detailing the candidate’s exceptional qualities and achievements. - Student’s transcript showing expected graduation date. - Additional supporting materials (e.g., reports from summer work, talks, recommendation letters) are encouraged. - Contact information for both nominee and nominator must be included. - All materials become the property of AWM. - The award is presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings each January. --- ## Additional Information - The definition of "excellence" is intentionally broad, recognizing achievements in coursework, research, outreach, overcoming challenges, and community engagement. - The prize is intended to encourage and sustain the entry of a gifted and representative pool of young mathematicians into the professional community. - Recent recipients and their citations are listed on the [AWM website](https://awm-math.org/awards/schafer-prize-for-undergraduates/). --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize](https://awm-math.org/awards/schafer-prize-for-undergraduates/) - [Funder Homepage: Association for Women in Mathematics](https://awm-math.org) - [Nomination Submission Portal (MathPrograms.org)](http://mathprograms.org/) - [List of Past Prize Winners](https://awm-math.org/awards/schafer-prize-for-undergraduates/#cd47d7ab1e259bf94) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------|------------------------------| | General questions | awm@awm-math.org | | Phone | 401-455-4042 | ---

Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize

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