Susan Prazak Endowed Mathematics Scholarship

Susan Marcelle Klein Prazak was a beloved professor of mathematics at the College of Charleston from 1967 to 1999. During her 32-year tenure at the College, she received several teaching awards and inspired countless students. The Susan Prazak Endowed Award in Mathematics was established by gifts from Susan’s former students, colleagues, and friends after her retirement in May 1999. The award was created to honor her extraordinary talent, her legendary patience as a teacher, and her passion for students and mathematics. She died on July 31, 2020.

Requirements
• Student must be enrolled full-time at the College.
• Student must be a declared or intended Mathematics major or be pursuing a master’s degree in Mathematics.

Preferences
Students who demonstrate the following attributes will be given preference:
• Students who indicate a desire to teach mathematics and/or statistics in PK-12 school systems after graduation.

Renewability
The scholarship award may be renewed annually to a recipient who meets the following criteria:
• Recipient must maintain a College of Charleston GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Recipient must be making expected progress toward completing major or master’s requirements.
• Preference for recipient who maintains full-time status at the College.