Department Academic Scholarship Interest Form

As a Chemistry and Biochemistry major, you are eligible to apply for university, College of Science, and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Scholarships. Students may apply for multiple scholarships.  

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Remember:

  • Be sure to address the qualifications of each scholarship in your application.
  • Fulfill the additional specific requirements for each scholarship as listed below.
  • If you have questions specific to the department, contact your faculty advisor for support.

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarships

Young Ok Hamrick Scholarship

  • Priority will be given to a chemistry major (ACS Chemistry).
  • The applicant must be a junior or a senior within the chemistry program during the award year, i.e., the applicant must be ready to register for physical chemistry in the fall semester, or he/she must already have successfully completed physical chemistry.
  • Minimum University GPA of 3.0
  • The donor’s desire that students who receive the scholarship repay the scholarship at some future date.

Henry Nowak Excellence in Chemistry Scholarship

  • The applicant must be a junior or senior chemistry major (ACS Chemistry).
  • Preference will be given to a student who is planning to go into a chemistry-related career and who is married with a family.
  • Minimum University GPA of 3.0
  • Applicants will write a one-page essay on, “Why I want to be a chemist.” Address your GPA within the essay.

Dr. Garth L. Welch Scholarship

  • Junior or Senior full-time student making progress toward a degree in Chemistry
  • Minimum University GPA of 2.5 and minimum GPA in Chemistry and Mathematics of 3.0
  • Preference will go to a student involved in non-NCCA campus activities in addition to regular class and lab work in the College of Science. Examples of extracurricular activities include performing groups, Signpost, Student government, and community outreach. NCAA sports participation is not included.
  • Preference will be given to students with financial need. Students' needs will be determined through a 1-page essay on this topic: “Please tell us about yourself-include employment history, family support and obligations, and financial circumstances.” Address your GPA within the essay.

Bryant A. Miner Scholarship in Chemistry

  • Applicants must have a declared major or minor in the Department of Chemistry
  • Minimum University GPA 2.5
  • Selection through the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

Chemistry Faculty Scholarship

  • Minimum University GPA 2.5
  • Include a brief letter (one page or less) addressed to the faculty of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Your letter should state why you qualify for this scholarship and how this scholarship will help you to achieve your education goals at Weber State University.