Opportunity Details

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 statistics or data science (or both). The scholarships will support the efforts of NESS to improve the diversity and inclusivity of its community, as well as in the fields of statistics and data science.

Applicants must: Be graduating high school senior or first/second-year undergraduate students; Be Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color (BIPOC); Enrolled in a U.S. College or university for the upcoming academic year; Show a genuine interest in statistics and data science through coursework, extracurricular activities, and/or future goals. A priority will be given for students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant Program.