Scholarships & Awards

The following scholarships and awards are given annually.

For information on any of the scholarships, awards, contact the Mathematics & Statistics department chair, Dr. Jeremy LeCrone.

Scholarships

Bessie Pond Eppes Scholarship
Established by Anne E. Regester, W'39, to honor her mother Bessie Pond Eppes, who appreciated the educational opportunities given to her during her days as a student at Westhampton College. This scholarship honors a Westhampton College student who has demonstrated an interest and aptitude in mathematics, has displayed good citizenship, maintains at least a 2.0 GPA and acts in a manner that enhances the mathematics program.

V.S. Lawrence Scholarship
This scholarship honors one or more students majoring in mathematics.

Apply here for the Eppes and/or Lawrence scholarships. We are accepting applications until March 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.. Scholarships in Mathematics & Statistics are for one year and not automatically renewed.

Awards & Prizes

James D. Crump Prize in Mathematics
Founded in 1893 by James D. Crump, this award honors a senior who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics. Mr. Crump was a Richmond College Trustee for 10 years, until his death. During his tenure, he made a substantial contribution to the College.

Dr. William Jason Owen Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior Majoring in Mathematical Economics
Established in 2023 in memory of Dr. William Jason Owen who was instrumental in creating the Mathematical Economics major in 2004. Dr. Owen was a tenured Professor of Statistics at the University of Richmond in the Department of Mathematics. His love of teaching earned him the respect of his students and colleagues and extended into the business community where he co-founded a statistical consulting company. He passed away in 2015. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics and Department of Economics established this award to recognize a graduating senior Mathematical Economics major for academic excellence. Faculty from both departments nominate students for this award, and the Mathematical Economics Advisory Board selects the winner.

Outstanding Student in Mathematics Award
Each year, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics honors the most outstanding student(s) in mathematics with this award.

Outstanding Student in Mathematical Economics Award
Each year, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Economics honor the most outstanding student(s) majoring in or planning to major in Mathematical Economics. To be eligible, a student must have taken at least one upper-level course in both mathematics and economics.