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Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

The Mathematics Department annually awards several GTA positions. These GTAs work as facilitators and tutors in lower level mathematics courses. These positions pay about $15,500 for the academic year and also include a waiver of tuition.

How to Apply for Assistantships

There are two annual application windows for Graduate Teaching Assistantships (subject to availabiliy):

Assistantships starting the Fall Semester:

First Friday on or after February 15th – Application window opens.
First Friday on or after March 15th – Application deadline.
First Friday on or after March 31st – Deadline for announcing successful applicants for available positions.

Assistantships starting the Spring Semester:

First Friday on or after October 1st – Application window opens.
First Friday on or after October 31st – Application deadline.
First Friday after December 1st – Deadline for announcing successful applicants for available positions.

There are assistantships available starting in the Fall 2025 semester. Application window is now open. The link to the application form can be found at the top right of this page. Please follow all instructions on the form. Deadline for applications is March 21 2025.


Graduate Research Assistantships

The Mathematics Department occasionally has RA positions available for graduate students. Duties involve assisting faculty with grant-supported research in mathematical cell biology, complex systems and other areas. These positions pay the same as GTA positions and also include a waiver of tuition.
None available at this time.


Other Assistantships

From time to time GTA positions for mathematics graduate students are available from other sources.
None available at this time.


Wu-King Scholarship

Through a donation from Horace Wu and Kate King, a $1500 scholarship is awarded annually, designed to support outstanding students who are pursuing Graduate degrees in Mathematics and Science. The individual must be a K-12 teacher, pursuing a Graduate degree, and should have at least a 3.25 GPA.

Recent Awardees:

  • 2018-2019 Alexander Way
  • 2017-2018 Brenna Wragge
  • 2016-2017 Sara Kleinsasser, Melissa Riley
  • 2015-2016 Erin Daisley
  • 2014-2015 Michael Lichtenberger
  • 2013-2014 Robert Hjelle, Jessica Jolkowski
  • 2011-2012 Tamara Pendergrass
  • 2010-2011 Kimberly Brehm
  • 2009-2010 Phillip Meggers
  • 2008-2009 Michaela Moore
  • 2007-2008 Deanna Moisset
  • 2006-2007 Jay Hutfles

TEACH Grants

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants provide $4000 a year/up to $16,000 for undergraduates, or $8000 for master's students in scholarship aid. Students must have a GPA of 3.25 or score in the top 25% on the college/graduate admissions test. Once a degree or teaching certificate is earned, TEACH grant recipients must spend at least 4 of the next 8 years teaching in a 'high-need' field (math is one) with at least 30% poor students.


Teacher Scholarships

The Teacher of Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to teachers of high school mathematics who are taking coursework towards a graduate degree in mathematics (MS, MA, or MAT) OR a Secondary Mathematics Specialist Certificate from UNO. The scholarship is applied after students are accepted to an applicable Graduate program. Click here to apply for the Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship.


Graduate College Scholarships

The UNO Graduate College oversees many fellowship/scholarship for UNO graduate students.

Download a Graduate Assistantship Application Form

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