Department of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Student Awards Application

The Department of Biological Sciences offers several different scholarships and awards to juniors and seniors majoring in biological sciences or microbiology. The size of awards varies from $500 and up.

This single application is used to apply for all department scholarships and awards for 2024-25. Students must leave enough time prior to the application deadline for your letter of recommendation to be received. Therefore, students are advised to apply well before the deadline of February 11.

The following scholarships are available for 2024-25:

  • Ruth I. Walker Awards – grants are given to high-achieving juniors and seniors in support of their research and scholarly activities.
  • Raymond E. Hatcher Memorial Scholarship – given to multiple upper-level undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated high academic merit.
  • Clifford H. Mortimer Award – given to students who are engaged in research related to water with a preference for students studying lakes and bodies of fresh water (limnology).
  • Joseph G. Baier Memorial Scholarship – given to a junior, senior or graduate student engaged in research with a preference for students researching immunology.
  • Peter J. Salamun Scholarship – given to juniors, seniors or graduate students conducting research in plant sciences.
  • Robert Costello Scholarship – given to a junior or senior studying and conducting research in plant sciences.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Biological Sciences Department, College of Letters & Science
Deadline
03/18/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your personal and professional goals related to your studies in Biological Sciences.
  2. If any, describe your involvement in research or other activities related to plants and plant sciences. This could include related internships, field work, paid work, or other scholarly activities.
  3. If any, describe your involvement in research related to water/freshwater. Outline your research goals and the projects you have worked on related to your research goals.
  4. Letter of Recommendation: Please provide the name and email address of a former or current professor who can provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Ideally, this individual should be from your area of study.