Background
John Brown was a real estate developer, pilot and U.S. Army veteran. He earned his master's degree in mathematics at the U of A in 1969. He credited his professional success to his math degree, which inspired him to support math students at the U of A. In addition to bearing Brown's name, the scholarship endowment is named for his father, Adam, a school superintendent. Brown's goal was to fund service-oriented students, including math majors who aspire to teach in public schools.
Application Information
Frequency: Annual
Amount: $2500-$3900+ for 2026-27
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility:
- Major: Mathematics, Secondary Education emphasis only
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Standing: will be sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior in fall of award year
- Completion of Calculus 1 (MATH 122A/B or 125) and Calculus 2 (MATH 129)
- Eligible students must have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to supporting mathematics at public high schools in underserved communities.
