Scholarship Applications
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Department of Statistics has scholarship funding available for students who are pursuing a degree in statistics and who have a passion for using data to make a difference in the world. Please read about our donors here.
As a recipient of this scholarship, you will receive financial support to help you achieve your academic and career goals. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available in early 2027. The department application deadline will be announced after the college scholarship deadline has been determined.
If your professor does not distribute an application, it will be available in the Statistics Office, WVB 2152. Completed applications must be returned to the office.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a statistics department scholarship, you must be
- enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester for which you are applying, exceptions can be made for the last semester before graduation; and
- an early-stage statistics major who has completed Stat 240, Math 112, and Math 113 with at least one A grade or a later-stage statistics major who is on a good trajectory to finishing the degree.
Preference is given to students who
- are not already receiving another university award or benefit;
- have not received a prior award from the department; and
- have worked and will continue to work for the department.
Total support from university and department awards typically will not exceed the cost of university tuition. Department scholarships are awarded after university scholarships awards are made. If you are unsure about whether your university scholarship will be renewed, you are welcome to apply. While university scholarship awards are made based on GPA, the department uses a holistic review which does not rely exclusively on GPA.
Additional Scholarship and Funding Opportunities
The opportunities below are not exhaustive. Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary; visit each organization’s website for current information.
BYU University Scholarships
University-wide scholarship opportunities for qualifying BYU students.
BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences Scholarships
College-level scholarship opportunities for qualifying students in BYU Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences majors.
Last Mile Education Fund
Rolling funding for eligible students near degree completion who are facing an unexpected financial barrier.
NESS NextGen Scholarship
Scholarships for eligible first- and second-year undergraduate students interested in statistics or data science.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship
A national scholarship for sophomores and juniors preparing for research careers in mathematics, science, or engineering.
Actuary of Tomorrow – Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing actuarial careers.
CAS Trust Scholarship
Scholarships for students pursuing property and casualty actuarial careers.
Professional Society Opportunities
American Statistical Association Student Opportunities
Scholarships, student awards, competitions, conference travel funding, and professional-development opportunities for statistics and data science students.
Society of Actuaries Candidate Financial Assistance
Scholarships, exam-fee discounts, reimbursement programs, and other support for students pursuing actuarial careers.
Casualty Actuarial Society Scholarships
Scholarship and professional-development opportunities for students interested in property and casualty actuarial careers.
Graduate School and Early-Career Opportunities
BYU National Scholarships and Prestigious Fellowships
Advising and application support for competitive national and international scholarships, fellowships, graduate study, and research opportunities.
Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship
A scholarship for women pursuing full-time graduate study in statistics or a related statistically oriented field.