To apply for the below listed biology scholarships, please submit: a resume (includes academic & work experiences, previous honors received, extracurricular activities, and career interests); and two faculty references in sealed envelopes
Please note: all scholarship amounts are subject to change.
Beta Beta Beta Alumni Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to all upperclass biology majors. Preference will be given to an individual who has provided service to the department, typically through Beta Beta Beta. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Achievement in Biology Scholarships
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Criteria: |
Available to all current undergraduate biology majors. One or more scholarships is awarded each year. |
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Amount: |
$500-$1000 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Dr. Christopher F. Cuff Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicant must be a current biology major with financial need. This scholarship is non-renewable. |
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Amount: |
up to $1,250 |
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Contact: |
Dr. Wendy Stuhldreher
Assistant to the Dean
CHES Dean's Office
325 PT Building, 724-738-2977 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Lynne Ernes Women in Science Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Current undergraduate student majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics student. Preference will be given to female applicants. Minimum 3.25 QPA. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
Dr. Wendy Stuhldreher
Assistant to the Dean
CHES Dean's Office
325 PT Building, 724-738-2977 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
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Application: |
Click here for application |
The John P Phillips Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to all upperclass biology majors. |
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Amount: |
up to $1250 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Combine Pre-Pharmacy Scholarship
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Criteria: |
SRU Undergraduate Biology or Chemistry student enrolled in the 2+3 LECOM Pre-pharmacy Program at the end of their freshman year. Student must demonstrate financial need. |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Dr. Wendy Stuhldreher
Assistant to the Dean
CHES Dean's Office
325 PT Building, 724-738-2977 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
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Application: |
Click here for application |
Frank A. Pugliese "Rock" Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be a current junior with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who exhibits a strong work ethic and has provided service to the department as a lab assistant, biology tutor, or through Beta Beta Beta, the biology honorary. An essay describing how his/her experiences as an SRU Biology major have enriched his/her life is required. |
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Amount: |
up to $1400 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
William A. Ralston Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to all undergraduate biology majors. |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Biology Scholarship Committee. 300 VSC, 724-738-2481. |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
The William R. Sigmund PJAS Award
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Criteria: |
Available to current biology major undergraduate interested in teaching |
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Amount: |
up to $300 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Sophomore Biology Honors Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Biology major with 25-40 semester hours completed at SRU and must be enrolled as a B.A or B.S biology major for the following fall semester. Must have completed Principles of Biology, and Botany or Zoology or Genetics and General Chemistry I & II along with their respective labs. Scholarships automatically awarded to the top two students based on cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the freshman year. (No application necessary) |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
Genevieve M. Tvrdik Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to a current sophomore or junior biology major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This is a renewable scholarship with the maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA as a biology major for the remaining years of a four-year program. Preference is given to students with interest in ecology or behavior. |
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Amount: |
up to $650 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
A.P. Vincent Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Awarded to a current junior biology major with a minimum QPA of 3.0 |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Upperclass Biology Honors Scholarship(s)
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Criteria: |
Available most years to all upperclass biology majors. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
The Leucojum Award in Botany
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Criteria: |
Given to an upperclass major who has completed General Botany with a minimum grade of B. The applicant must submit a two page brief on the role of plants (or algae, or fungi) in society. |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
Biology Family Campaign Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to all current undergraduate biology majors |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Dr. William Sigmund, Chair of Department of Biology Scholarship Committee, 300 B Vincent Science Center, 724-738-2481 |
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Deadline: |
March 15 |
(last updated 5/14/2013)