The Kalin Award was created by a grant from Dr. Robert Kalin
of Florida State University, a former president of Mu Alpha
Theta.
The Mu Alpha Theta Educational Foundation continues to support the
Kalin Award. This award recognizes graduating seniors attending the
National Mu Alpha Theta Convention who have excelled in mathematics
and performed notable service to Mu Alpha Theta communities.
The winner of the award receives a $2500 prize and a distinguished plaque.
As of 2013, the winner may choose to receive the $2500 as college scholarship money in lieu of cash.
If a cash award is made, the winner
must submit a W9 form so that the IRS can be notified.
Each chapter is allowed to nominate one Mu Alpha Theta member for
the Kalin Award per year. The sponsor of the chapter will determine
how the chapter's nominee is selected. The application form*
consists of five parts.
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Application Form: Personal information provided by the nominee, including high school achievements and
service to Mu Alpha Theta. Do not send more information than is requested.
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Student Essay
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Two Recommendation Letters: one from the nominee's Mu Alpha Theta chapter sponsor and
the other by an individual of the nominee's choice (no relatives, please).
Do not send more than two recommendation letters.
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Academic Form: Academic record completed by the nominee's principal, counselor, or other school officer.
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Official High School Transcript
All five parts of the application must be postmarked by June 15th and mailed to:
Mu Alpha Theta
Kalin Award
c/o University of Oklahoma
601 Elm Ave., Rm 1102
Norman, OK 73019-0315
Top nominees will be interviewed by the Governing Council at the
National Convention and the winners named at the closing ceremonies.
*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the Application Form.