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Information regarding scholarships specific to the department of Mathematics & Statistics can be found below.

Mathematics & Statistics Scholarship Fund

In 1995, the department started soliciting contributions to a scholarship fund. The ultimate purpose of the fund was to provide financial assistance to worthy mathematics majors. Through the generous contributions of Mary and Russ Bedell, and Alice and Arthur Zamanakas, we have begun to offer significant scholarships to our mathematics majors. In addition, several other contributions has made it possible to offer book awards that provide motivation for our increasing base of math majors. Any additional contributions, large or small, would be appreciated. To contribute, you can send a check payable to "Mathematics & Statistics Scholarship Fund" to the following address:

Mathematics & Statistics Scholarship Fund
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA 01854

Don't forget matching funds from your employer.

Former Math Department Chair and Professor Alan Doerr sitting at a desk and turning back towards the camera.

Alan Doerr Scholarship Fund

The Professor Alan Doerr Memorial Scholarship was endowed by the family of Alan Doerr, who serve on the Mathematics faculty at Lowell Technological Institute (LTI), University of Lowell (UL) and UMass Lowell (UML) for over fifty years. He served as department chair for twelve years.

M. Brendan Fleming Endowed Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to students majoring in math. Must be a sophomore, junior or senior with financial need. Preference to students from the City of Lowell. This scholarship was established by Mr. Thomas Fleming.

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Mary Hall

Mary Hall Scholarship Fund

The Hall Fund was established to perpetuate the spirit of the late Professor Mary Hall. Book awards are made to students who excel in the calculus sequence.

Meryl Streep, considered by many to be the greatest actress of our time, discussed her life, career and more at UMass Lowell at the Chancellor's Speaker Series on April 1, 2014.

Meryl Streep at the Tsongas Center in 2014 for the event that helped establish the Joan Hertzberg Endowed Scholarship.

Joan Hertzberg Scholarship Fund

In 2014, Meryl Streep appeared on the UMass Lowell campus and generously donated proceeds of the event to two scholarship funds. One, in her name, is awarded to English majors and a second, the Joan Hertzberg Endowed Scholarship, supports students who excel in math as did the fund's namesake, a former classmate of Streep's. Learn more.

Mary and Russ Bedell presented the first annual Richardson/Bedell Scholarship to Gregory T. Von Nessi ('01) on May 11, 2000

Mary and Russ Bedell presented the first annual Richardson/Bedell Scholarship to Gregory T. Von Nessi ('01) on May 11, 2000.

Richardson/Bedell Scholarship Fund

Mary (Richardson) Bedell and Russell Bedell, both Class of 1981, established the Richardson/Bedell Scholarship Fund in 1999. Interest from the fund goes toward merit scholarships for mathematics majors who have excelled for at least two years at UMass Lowell.

Professor Shapiro started his UML teaching career in 1962 and retired from the Math Dept. in 1996. He continues on a part-time basis as an Evening Supervisor in Continuing Studies advising students and giving Exit interviews to graduating students. His wife, Yana Shapiro, had worked in Continuing Studies from 1975 until her retirement in 1996 and continues working there on a part-time basis.

Bernard and Yana Shapiro

Professor Bernard and Yana Shapiro Endowed Scholarship Fund

A $1,000 merit scholarship is awarded annually from the Professor Bernard and Yana Shapiro Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is for a Math major who will be completing his/her sophomore or junior year. The selectee is chosen by the Math Department Scholarship Committee annually at the end of the spring semester.

Professor Shapiro started his UMass Lowell teaching career in 1962 and retired from the Math Dept. in 1996. He continued on a part-time basis as an evening supervisor in Continuing Studies, advising students and giving exit interviews to graduating students. He passed away in 2016.

His wife, Yana Shapiro, had worked in Continuing Studies from 1975 until her retirement in 1996 and continues working there on a part-time basis.

Mr. Arthur Zamanakos is seated with his wife, Alice, at his right. They are chatting with Raj Prasad, James ("Kiwi") Graham-Eagle, and a math major.

Mr. Arthur Zamanakos is seated with his wife, Alice, at his right. They are chatting with Raj Prasad, James ("Kiwi") Graham-Eagle, and a math major.

The Arthur S. Zamanakos Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Arthur Zamanakos Scholarships are awarded to students selected by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Mathematics Scholarship Committee. The Committee will award scholarships as follows:

  • At least twice each academic year,
  • in the amount of $3000,
  • to students who are enrolled in the mathematics program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell,
  • who are at the Junior or Senior level in their degree program at the University,
  • and who maintain an academic record indicating a 3.000 grade point average or higher and are in good academic standing.