Stuart R. Porter and Joyce R. Porter Endowed Scholarship Fund

Stuart R. Porter, professor emeritus (1963-1991) of the Mathematics Department, established this scholarship in 1998 to recognize outstanding achievement in mathematics by students who plan to continue studying mathematics, mathematics education, technology or science.

Professor Emeritus Stuart R. Porter taught in the Mathematics Department from 1963 to 1991 and is the co-author of several college mathematics textbooks. He continues to support and promote mathematics education at Monroe Community College.

ELIGIBILITY

Any student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College meeting the following requirements:

1. Must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours by the end of the spring semester.
2. Must have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics from the following courses: MTH 152 or MTH160, or higher.
3. Must either be currently enrolled in an additional mathematics course at Monroe Community College or have at least 9 credit hours of mathematics at a level of MTH160 or higher.
4. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
5. Must have a GPA of 3.0 in mathematics or area of specialization.
6. Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics education, technology, or science.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Mathematics
Deadline
03/17/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics education or a mathematics related field? If you respond "No" you are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.
  2. Are you currently enrolled in a mathematics course at MCC?
  3. Have you successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of MTH from the following courses: MTH 152 or MTH 160, or higher? If you respond "No" you are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.
  4. Have you successfully completed at least 9 credit hours of mathematics at a level of MTH 160 or higher?
  5. Completed Mathematics Courses
  6. Current Mathematics Courses
  7. Area of specialization / program of study:
  8. Number of credit hours completed in the area of specialization:
  9. GPA in the area of specialization:
  10. Stuart Porter Scholarship Letters of Recommendation (Please request two MCC faculty member recommendations - at least one of these faculty members needs to be a mathematics professor. (Let the instructors know you have made this request. )
    • Reference 1
    • Reference 2
  11. Please submit a typed essay telling us why you think you are a worthy candidate for this award. Include in your typed essay an explanation of your career goals in mathematics education or a mathematics related field. Share experiences that inspired your enthusiasm for mathematics. Provide any additional information that you feel supports your qualifications.
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