The New England Statistical Society Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities will advance the representation of underrepresented groups in statistics and data science by supporting graduating high school seniors and first/second-year undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in a data science-related field (e.g., statistics, quantitative fields in social science, math, engineering, and computer science).
Scholarship Details
- Support for graduating high school seniors and first/second-year undergraduates
- Targeted towards those interested in statistics, quantitative fields, math, engineering, and computer science
- Scholarship amount varies annually based on available funding
- Winners announced at the NESS Symposium in May
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduating high school senior or first/second-year undergraduate student
- Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC)
- Enrolled in a U.S. college or university for the upcoming academic year
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in statistics and data science
- Priority given to those eligible for a Federal Pell Grant Program
Application Process
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria
- Submit your application by the specified deadline
- Wait for the announcement of winners at the NESS Symposium
- Winner packets distributed at the end of October (once registration is confirmed)
The number of scholarships awarded and the monetary amount of scholarships will be decided annually based on available funding at the full discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Winners will be announced at the NESS Symposium at the end of May, with winner packets distributed at the end of October (once registration is confirmed).
