AMS Young Scholars Grant Program

AMS Young Scholars Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The AMS Young Scholars Grant Program, offered by the American Mathematical Society, provides grants of up to $15,000 to support summer mathematics programs for talented high school students. Designed to aid established programs, funding should be allocated equally between student scholarships and program expenses. Programs must exist for at least a year, involve a minimum of 20 students, and focus on problem solving or research in mathematics, fostering the next generation of mathematicians.

Overview

About the AMS The American Mathematical Society is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. About the Grants The AMS Epsilon Fund awards grants of up to US$15,000 in support of summer mathematics programs for mathematically talented high school students. Funding is for one year and it is expected that half of the funds will be used for student scholarships and half for program expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Support will be offered to existing programs that are most successful in nourishing mathematically talented youth.Programs should have been in existence for at least one year, and preferably more.Successful programs tend to have the following characteristics: run over a period of multiple weeks in the summer, bring in at least 20 high school students with mathematical talent, and generally are directed by mathematicians.Programs can focus on problem solving or mathematical research in any area of mathematics.Applications are accepted from program directors only (not from students or parents).

Ineligibility

No indirect costs will be covered.