The Norman Beery Memorial Scholarship was established by Susan Mayo to honor her father, Norman Beery, who was a veteran and railroad worker, and help first-generation college students like her. A first-generation college student is someone whose parent(s) and grandparents did not complete a four-year college or university degree.

The $3,000 scholarship will be given annually to a student enrolled in or planning to enroll in a statistics, biostatistics, or science (e.g., natural, social, computer) program incorporating statistics. It can be used to pay for any costs related to the recipient’s education such as books, tuition, and housing.

Deadline: July 1

Questions

The ASA is tracking how effective it is in attracting gender diversity in its awards. 

The following information will be kept private and secure and will not be used for a discriminatory purpose.

It will be used by the Committee on Women in Statistics to make recommendations to the ASA Board of Directors. No information identifying specific individuals will be given to this committee.  

Nominations should appear in the following order as a single .pdf file:

Nominations

• Candidate's résumé or CV
• Personal statement detailing the importance of a college education and challenges faced as a first-generation college student. Financial needs can also be addressed in the statement. 
• Documentation of current GPA and enrollment or intention to enroll in a statistics or science program that incorporates statistics (proof of enrollment required before receipt of funds). 
• Signed letter of recommendation, which can be from a family member/guardian, teacher, or counselor, that confirms the applicant is a first-generation college student.

Should you (or your candidate) be selected as a recipient, a headshot is required for marketing and publication purposes.