Biology Scholarships

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Upcoming scholarships:

The following scholarships will be awarded only to full-time undergraduate students at WKU on an annual basis. To be considered for Biology Department Scholarships, you must fill out the application  and file by TopDollar's deadline, which is generally early in the spring term. Scholarship notifications of award are typically sent out in July.   

 

Ernest O. Beal Biology Scholarship

Established in 1980 by family, colleagues and other friends of the late Dr. Ernest O. Beal (Head, Department of Biology, WKU, 1968 - 1978) for students engaged in summer field work/study in the area of biology. Award Amount up to $1,300 per year.

 

Department of Biology Scholarships

Established in 1972 by departmental faculty for students whom they deem deserving. Awards available (5) at $500 per year.

 

Florence and Basil C. Cole Scholarship in Biology

Awarded from the Florence and Basil C. Cole Student Aid Fund established in 1978 to support students who give evidence of high academic achievement as reflected in their high school record and progress at the college level; who possess personal qualities of character, integrity, dependability, industriousness and human compassion which produce leaders; and who are majoring in Biology, preferably in the pre-medical program, and financially needy.  Awards available (8) at $1,000 each.

 

Larry Elliott Scholarship

Students must be attending WKU and be pursuing the 4 year Medical Technology Degree and be accepted into an approved medical technology internship. Award Amount  $500 per year.

 

Lewis B. Lockwood Scholarship

Awarded annually from a fund established in 1983 to honor Dr. Lewis B. Lockwood (Adjunct Professor of Biology, WKU, 1971 - 1980) to deserving students who are studying biology at WKU, give evidence of high academic achievement and possess personal qualities of character, integrity, dependability and industriousness. Award Amount $800 per year.

 

Yungbluth Travel Abroad Scholarship

The Yungbluth Travel Abroad Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Thomas Alan Yungbluth.  The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student majoring in biology at Western Kentucky University and must be a junior or senior level student studying abroad.  The recipient must possess the personal qualities of character, integrity, dependability, industriousness, and human compassion which produce leaders and merit the honor of this award.  Award Amount $1,000.

 

J. R., Beulah, Theresa and Carolyn Whitmer Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in Biology within the Department of Biology in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0. No student can receive the scholarship 2 years in a row. Dr. J.R. Whitmer’s grandchildren or great grandchildren are given perference for this award. Award Amount $600.

 

Potter-Nicely Scholarship Fund

To honor the legacy of her parents and biology professor, Sarah “Sallie” Carwell established the Potter-Nicely Scholarship Fund. The fund assists deserving students at WKU in pursuing their academic goals. Through this fund, the memories of Catherine and Eastland Potter and Dr. Kenneth Nicely continue in perpetuity. Must be a full-time graduate student majoring within the Department of Biology in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must demonstrate financial need. Award Amount Varies

 

Dr. Todd Cheever and Mrs. Jean Cheever Scholarship Endowment Fund

Must be a full-time student and a junior or senior. Must be a pre-medical student majoring in Biology within the Department of Biology in Ogden College of Science and Engineering. First preference shall be given to first generation college students from rural areas of Kentucky. Award Amount $3,500.

 

Norman G. Collier Scholarship Fund for Pre-Med Students

To honor his memory and Hilltopper spirit, his wife Ellen established the Norman G. Collier Scholarship Fund. Through this fund, his legacy lives on as deserving Pre-Med students are provided assistance and encouragement. Must be a full-time junior or senior student with a Pre-Medical concentration in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must demonstrate financial need. Award Amount $1,900.

 

Dr. D. Hugh Puckett Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time student majoring in Biology with a Pre-Medicine concentration within the Department of Biology in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must be planning to enter the medical profession. Award Amount $1,500.

 

D. Hugh Puckett -- Alpha Epsilon Delta Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time student in a Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, or Pre-Veterinary concentration within the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must be a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta. Award Amount $850.

 

Merrill W. Schell, MD, and Evelyn Hope Schell Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time junior or senior majoring in Biology and following the Pre-Medicine curriculum within Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must be a resident of Kentucky and a graduate of a Kentucky high school. Award Amount $2,400.

 

Warren County Medical Society Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student with a Pre-Medicine concentration in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Must be a resident of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, or Warren counties. Must have at least a 3.4 GPA. Financial need is an important consideration. Award Amount $550.

 

L.Y. Lancaster Award Fund

Must be majoring in Biology within Odgen College of Science and Engineering and be admitted to medical school for the fall following the award. Must be among top 10% among students in this group. Must have active participation in extracurricular activities and/or sports. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to communication effectively within the Department and across the university. Award Amount $200.

 

Cliff and Jean Peay Scholarship Fund for Medical Research

Must be a full-time student. Must be pursuing a Pre-Medicine concentration with preference given to students conducting medical research. Automatically renewable provided the recipient remains in good academic standing at WKU and continues to meet the established criteria. Award Amount Varies.

 

Boggess-Callis Family Scholarship Fund

To honor the hundred-year relationship with the University and the four generations of family who have been shaped by it, the Boggess-Callis Family Scholarship Fund was established. The fund assists deserving WKU students in pre-health professional programs as they pursue their degrees. The Boggess and Callis families are grateful for the opportunity to help others achieve an education and life experience that will forever be beneficial. Through this fund, their legacy on the Hill lives on in perpetuity. Must be a full-time junior or senior enrolled in a Pre-Health Professional Program, with first preference given to the Pre-Medicine Program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be participating in Alpha Epsilon Delta at WKU. Preference given to students from Daviess, Hopkins, and Muhlenberg counties in Kentucky. Award Amount Varies.

 

Larry N. Gleason Scholarship Fund

Must be a full-time student majoring in Biology within Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Recipient must not be following a pre-professional curriculum and have demonstrated excellence in an undergraduate research experience in Biology. Applicants should have completed at least 18 semester hours of Biology coursework with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.35. Award Amount $400.

 

Dillard/Hoyt Scholarship Fund

Both Dr. Gary Dillard and Dr. Bob Hoyt were honored with the award of University Distinguished Professors during their time at WKU. Upon their retirements in 2001, the Biology Department faculty established the Dillard/Hoyt Scholarship Fund to further honor these outstanding men. These two men were not only influential in their students’ lives, but also the lives of their colleagues. Through this fund, the legacies of these professors continue as deserving students pursue their degree Biology. Must be a full-time graduate student who has completed at least 12 but no more than 20 hours of approved biology graduate course work toward the Master of Science thesis degree within the Department of Biology in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Award Amount $550.

 

Dr. James Dan Skean Award Fund for Outstanding Microbiology Student

Created in memory of Dr. Skean and his love for microbiology. Must be a full-time student majoring in Biology within Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Award Amount $550.

 

The Office of Scholar Development has several scholarships as well.  (http://www.wku.edu/osd/scholarships/index.php), phone:  270-745-5043, email:  osd@wku.edu

The Office of Scholar Development will assist with obtaining nationally competitive scholarships. Between 2008 and 2012, OSD helped WKU students to win over $1,700,500 in external scholarship funding.

 

 

 

 Additional scholarships:

Boster Scholarship

Boster is proud to provide an annual scholarship to students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 2 to 4-year academic program related to Biology or Biotechnology. The Boster Bio Scholarships for Young Scientists Of Excellence will provide $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school or college students to aid their scientific research in college.

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Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship

For top applicants, this prestigious fellowship offers a $30,000 stipend toward completion of a master's degree program at a Woodrow Wilson partner institution in Indiana, New Jersey, or Ohio. Fellows undergo a year-long clinical experience in a high-need school, along with rigorous subject matter courses, then commit to teach for three years in urban or rural secondary schools, with mentoring throughout the entire process.

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Thaddeus Colson & Isabelle Saalwaechter Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Red Barrington Scholarship offered by Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers

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Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates

The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates offers financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and enhance the diversity of science. Students whose social, educational or economic background adds to the diversity of the biomedical workforce or who show commitment to enhancing academic success of underrepresented students are eligible.  

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Solwiser Solar Scholarship Fund

Solwiser is proud to provide a $500 scholarship to students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 2 to 4-year academic program related to solar/green renewable technologies. The Solwiser Scholarship is for students striving to graduate high school or college and satisfy their educational expenses.

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