The Somerville Math Fund

The Somerville Mathematics Fund

Celebrating and Encouraging Mathematics Achievement in Somerville, Massachusetts

What We Do


Our 2nd Annual Virtual Game Jam : Results are in: Click here for all the news

Somerville Math Fund Scholarship Winners 2021


We offer renewable mathematics scholarships to students who were residents of Somerville, Massachusetts during their high school years

Teachers who have won SMF teacher grants

We offer grants of up to $500 for a K – 12 teacher of Somerville students for a project to improve or enrich mathematics instruction

Scrap Heap event “Sticks of Doom” at Tufts University

We sponsor community math and engineering events for Somerville students, including Scrap Heap, Virtual Game Jam, Pi Night, Euler Night, and Family Math Fair

Community Events



Pi Night

A celebration of Pi every March 13th with skits, games, and songs

Scrap Heap

Tufts University sponsored engineering competition

Family Math Fair

School-based celebration of mathematics

Euler Night

Community event honoring all things Euler

What Students Say

“I think supporting the Somerville Mathematics Fund is one of the best ways donors can encourage the further study of mathematics by Somerville students.”

What Teachers Say

“The Somerville Mathematics Dollars for Scholars Fund has truly enriched my classroom.”

What Families Say

“Parents commented on how they are learning right along with their child… What terrific role models they are for their children!”

How You Can Help


Volunteer

We have just begun to help the children in Somerville. Volunteer by joining the board of directors (meetings are held monthly) or volunteering at a single event.

Sponsor a college mathematics scholarship for an outstanding Somerville student or sponsor a grant to help a teacher provide exciting mathematics activities.