Deadline: January 22, 2025
Applications are open for the American Mathematical Society (AMS) Young Scholars Program 2025. The AMS Young Scholars Program, supported by the Epsilon Fund, was established to help fund summer mathematics programs in the United States for mathematically talented youth. The program aims to nurture those that are interested in mathematics by aiding summer programs that provide high school students with opportunities to engage with mathematics in a way that builds curiosity and confidence.
The program’s primary objective is to support programs that are the most successful in nourishing mathematically talented youth. Programs that have run successfully for multiple years are typically given preference for funding over newer programs. While new programs will be considered, they must show evidence of a good fit between their plans and the mission of the AMS Young Scholars Program.
Programs that have applied for and/or received AMS Young Scholars Program funding in the past and want to be considered for funding again must submit a new application each year. At least half the funds awarded to a program must be used for student scholarships; the remainder should be used for program expenses. No institutional overhead or indirect costs will be covered with these award funds.
Funding
Multiple programs will be awarded each year. Funding to awarded programs lasts for one year. Funding amounts may vary from year to year.
- Funding for the AMS Young Scholars Program is set at a minimum award of $2,500 for mature programs and may be up to $15,000 per grant. Awards of $5,000 may be made to newer programs as seed funding. In all cases, no less than half of each award must be used for scholarships, and the remainder should be used for program expenses (excluding institutional overhead or indirect costs).
Eligibility
To be considered eligible for an AMS Young Scholars award, programs must:
- Have a proven track record of at least one year in operation (preferably more).
- Be located in the United States.
Beyond these requirements, the AMS Young Scholars Program seeks to fund programs that:
- Are run over a period of multiple weeks during the summer. (It is expected that most, if not all, of the program will take place during the summer months of May – September.)
- Bring in at least 20 high school students with mathematical talent.
- Are directed by mathematicians.
Application
Applications will only be accepted from program directors. If an applicant has applied in the past, they must submit a new application for support each year, regardless of whether they previously did or did not receive funding. Applications will only be accepted through MathPrograms.org and must contain the following information.
- Program Name, Length, and Website URL
- Name of institution sponsoring the program
- Expected deadline for applications and the number of students expected to enroll in the summer 2025 program
- Total program budget, the amount of tuition and fees to be paid by each student if not receiving financial aid, and the ideal amount of funding to receive from the AMS Young Scholars Program
- Written responses regarding program details
- Program abstract (up to 150 words)
- Mathematics / mathematical areas to be covered by the program (up to 150 words)
- Further details about the program including logistics, past achievements, and future plans (up to 200 words)
- What distinguishes the program from other summer mathematics programs (up to 200 words)
- Budget narrative that outlines how the AMS Young Scholars Program grant would be used (up to 200 words)
A recommendation letter may also be added to the application. This letter should come from someone NOT currently working in the program, such as an associated faculty member or a former program participant.
For more information, visit AMS Young Scholars Program.
