Departmental Scholarship Opportunities: The University of Iowa has one of the best statistics and actuarial science programs in the country. We graduate exceptional students sought by universities, government agencies, major insurers and consulting firms, and many of our graduates have played prominent roles in the profession. Our faculty members publish in the most respected journals and are active participants in the affairs of many statistical and actuarial societies. At The University of Iowa, we endeavor to continue our tradition of providing the finest education possible. The Department's role remains a constant -- to educate today's students to be tomorrow's leaders -- and with your assistance, we look forward to fulfilling that role for the generation of students to come. Private gifts are critical in helping advance the Department's mission of education, research, and service. Because so many people benefit from the educational opportunities at Iowa, we are grateful for your help in making these opportunities available. To make a gift online please select here. To apply for departments Scholarships: Please complete the application and submit before July 1, 2009 for the fall semester and December 1, 2009 for the spring semester. Application is found here. Additional Awards Presented to our Students: Allen T. Craig Award: This award is presented to the outstanding teaching assistant of the year. To be eligible, a TA must have taught in the preceding fall semester, or in the current spring semester. The decision is based upon nominating statements, faculty evaluations, and visits to the candidates' classes by members of the Awards Committee. The winner receives a certificate and a plaque. The award may be presented to more than one individual. Henry L. Rietz Award: This award is presented to a Ph.D. student if his or her performance on the Ph.D. Final (Comprehensive) Exam in the past year has been truly outstanding. The decision is made by the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Committee. The winner receives a certificate and a plaque. The award may be presented to more than one individual. Additional Financial Awards given to our Students from The University of Iowa: College of Liberal Arts Scholarships: The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is committed to assisting students in every way possible to be remarkable at The University of Iowa. One way this is accomplished is with scholarships. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences currently supports 34 different scholarships that may be awarded to first-year students or to currently enrolled students through the College's annual scholarship competition. Applications will be available November 2, 2009- February 2, 2010. Scholarship awards will be announced in March, 2010. Presidential, Old Gold, CLAS Excellence Award, National Merit Scholarships, etc.: A The University of Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships each year to outstanding students based on financial need, academic merit, or both. Students may receive multiple scholarships. Receiving a UI scholarship will not disqualify you from also receiving need-based grants or loans offered through the UI Office of Student Financial Aid. Scholarships for First-Year Students. | Scholarships for Transfer Students. Additional Scholarships: The department is often notified of new scholarship opportunities. When these arise we notify our students so that they can apply for these special awards. If you know of a scholarship that our students would be interested in submitting an application, please contact us at statistics@uiowa.edu Thank you!

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