BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply, please follow the directions outlined on the application form. Please fill out forms electronically, then submit a hard copy.

Due date for all scholarships (except Freshman and Transfer Scholarships) is March 15.

2006-2007 Biology Scholarship Recipients

CMUBS TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS (Biological Station Scholarship)

These tuition scholarships are awarded to students who enroll for Biology summer classes at our Biological Station on Beaver Island, MI Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for tuition remission for one class each summer. (Download Application)

NORVALL C. AND EVELYN GAGNON BOVEE SCHOLARSHIP
CMUBS Tuition Scholarship (Biological Station Scholarship)

To provide an award to a junior or senior student who is taking classes or doing research at the CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and room and board expenses at the CMU Biological Station. (Download Application)

GIL AND KAY STARKS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
CMUBS Tuition Scholarship (Biological Station Scholarship)

This scholarship award is for a student who is seeking a Secondary Education Certification in Biology and who has an outstanding academic background. Applicant must be enrolled in a class at the Biological Stations on Beaver Island. (Download Application)

ROY AND ALICE BURLINGTON BEAVER ISLAND RESEARCH ENDOWED AWARD
CMUBS Tuition Scholarship (Biological Station Scholarship)

To recognize an outstanding undergraduate who has been identified worthy of distinction.  The award may be used for tuition, room and board, research logistics support, and supplies to support research at CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island. (Download Application)

CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr. Maurice H. Chapin Pre-Medicine Endowed Scholarship

To provide a scholarship award to a junior or senior biology major in the pre-medicine program.
(Download Application)

CLAUDIA B. DOUGLASS

Purpose: To provide a scholarship award to a CMU freshman, sophomore, junior or senior student with a signed major in Science or Integrated Science on an elementary education curriculum. (Download Application)

JOHNSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is an interdepartmental scholarship in the area of chemistry, biology and physics. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in science teacher education.
(Download Application)

FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MICHIGAN

A $1000 yearly award to an outstanding biology undergraduate student with interests in botany, horticulture and/or allied subjects. Eligible students will have taken introductory botany, a second plant course and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. (Download Application)

ROBERT FELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in memory a former biology faculty member, this $400 scholarship is awarded annually with preference given to a disabled person who is majoring in Biology.
(Download Application)

DR. W.E. AND IDONEA LEWIS HERSEE SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To provide a scholarship award to a CMU junior with a Biology major on the pre-medicine program. (Download Application)

ARTHUR LOREN KONTIO OUTSTANDING YOUNG BIOLOGIST PRIZE

Purpose: To recognize an outstanding freshman or sophomore student who is in good academic standing. Biology faculty nominate the student for this prize. A compelling letter of nomination is needed on behalf of the student. No other materials are required.

OLIVE HUTCHINSON KRIES SCHOLARSHIP

Dedicated to the memory of a former faculty member, this $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Biology major with a 3.5 GPA. (Download Applicatioon)

KIMBERLY SUE MILLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 scholarship was established in memory of a former CMU biology student. Junior or Senior students who have a 3.0 GPA and are majoring in Biology are eligible to apply.
(Download Application)

DR. DAVId S. AND BERNICE A. (NELSON) LIRONES SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 scholarship is awarded to students majoring in pre-medicine or pre-osteopathy. Qualifications: Junior or senior standing with a 3.0 GPA or better in one of the preferred programs. The student must have a signed major in biology and complete at least one biology course per semester as a full-time student (12 credit/semester), and have at least a 3.25 GPA in biology, chemistry and physics courses. The applicant must provide two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a letter describing career goals, extracurricular activities, etc.
(Download Application)

THE GEORGE R. WHEELER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is given to a sophomore, junior or senior pursuing studies in outdoor environmental education, ecology or conservation. The award is $500/year to a student with good academic standing. (Download Application)

TRANSFER STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To provide an award to a transfer student majoring in biology who has an outstanding university, college, or community college academic background. Qualifications: The student must have a 3.25 GPA or better, and must provide transcripts, a copy of a singed major in biology, two letters of recommendation, a statement of education/career goals, and information on extra curricular activities. The scholarship is renewable for each year of a four-year program.
(Download Application)

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To provide awards to incoming freshmen who intend to major in biology and who have outstanding high school academic backgrounds.
Qualifications: Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.5, strong background in biology and chemistry, three years of mathematics, and an ACT composite scores of 25 or better. Each applicant must provide two letters of recommendation, a statement of his/her educational/career goals, and information on extra curricular activities.
(Download Application)

IRENE JORAE BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To provide awards to incoming freshmen who intend to major in biology and who have outstanding high school academic backgrounds.
Qualifications: Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.5, strong background in biology and chemistry, three years of mathematics, and an ACT composite scores of 25 or better. Each applicant must provide two letters of recommendation, a statement of his/her educational/career goals, and information on extra curricular activities.
(Download Application)

NICHOLAS AND MABEL CUTHBERT SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To provide awards to incoming freshmen who intend to major in biology and who have outstanding high school academic backgrounds.
Qualifications: Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.5, strong background in biology and chemistry, three years of mathematics, and an ACT composite scores of 25 or better. Each applicant must provide two letters of recommendation, a statement of his/her educational/career goals, and information on extra curricular activities.
(Download Application)

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