Scholarships

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Leland & Margaret Harvin Wilson Scholarship"]Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major with strong affinity for the major. Financial need is considered as part of the criteria for the award. Award is renewable annually if scholar maintains satisfactory progress toward a chemistry or biochemistry degree.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="James W. Kercheval Scholarship"]Awarded to highly qualified entering freshmen with a serious interest in pursuing a major and career in chemistry or biochemistry.[/collapse]

Scholarships for Upperclassmen

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="McGrew Faculty Scholarship"]Awarded to qualified undergraduate students by the department faculty[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Wanda & Carl Wehner Chemistry Teaching Scholars"]Annual award to sophomore, junior, or senior major in chemistry-teaching who shows outstanding promise as a prospective teacher. Overall and department GPA = 3.0 or above and must have completed one semester of a chemistry organic course appropriate for their degree at the time of application. Preference to students who intend to teach in Iowa for two years following graduation. Financial need is a consideration as well.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Robert W. Getchell Memorial Scholarship"]Given to undergraduate majors in chemistry or biochemistry. Scholar should be research active and provide contributions to the department such as serving as a lab assistant and being active in the student chapter of the ACS. Preference to juniors and seniors with a new person receiving the award each year.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Alan and Barbara Hubbard Math, Chemistry and Physics Education Scholarship"]This scholarship provides support for sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in math education, physics education or chemistry education with a minimum GPA of 3.2, and students in the Masters of Math Education program. Preference shall be given to a student from the Tracy Area High School in Tracy, Minnesota. The scholarship may be renewed provided the students maintains the criteria mentioned.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="John W. Gurney Memorial Scholarship"]This scholarship honors John Gurney, an alum who had a successful career in pharmaceutical sales. It is awarded to a junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry major who plans to go into the pharmaceutical industry. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and be from the State of Iowa.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Dr. John J. Talley Chemistry Scholarship"]The Talley Scholarship provides funding for 2-3 students per year. Students are sophomore level or above with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to B.S. chemistry or biochemistry majors, particularly if they are involved in research.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Dr. Dale and Janet Hawley Endowed Chemistry Scholarship"]This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student with a GPA of 3.0; with no grades below a "B" in all math and science classes.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Dr. James and Jane Patten Chemistry Premed Scholarship"]The Patten Scholarship is given to a student who has personal attributes needed to pursue a MD or DO degree and has a record of academic success consistent with that goal. Must be active in the department outside of academic classes, such as but not limited to, participation in the ACS Club. It is awarded to a junior, senior or exceptional sophomore student.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Louis Begeman Memorial Scholarship"]This scholarship is shared with the Department of Physics. It is given to two outstanding students of junior standing for use in their senior year. Preference is given to students intending to go on for graduate study.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Alfred E. & Miriam J. Heilmann Endowed Chemistry Scholarship"]This scholarship is given to a junior or senior student earning a B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry and showing an aptitude and motivation for a career in chemistry or biochemistry. It is renewable provided the recipient meets all award criteria.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Virginia Weimar Endowed Chemistry and Biochemistry Scholarship"]This scholarship is given to an outstanding student earning a B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry who is in the second or third year of their program. Minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Dr. Paul and Carole Rider Endowed Scholarship"]Supports a junior or senior student pursuing a BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and preference for those interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.[/collapse]

[collapse collapsed class="style2" title="Horizons Endowed Scholarship"]Created by Doug and Susan Pearson, recognizes students who incorporate into their academic program an experience that will take them a bit out of their comfort zone and advance their personal horizons.[/collapse]