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 |
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. Susan Hannam, Dean
College of Health, Environment and Science
325 Physical Therapy Building
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania |
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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 $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 |
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. Susan Hannam, Dean
College of Health, Environment and Science
325 Physical Therapy Building
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania |
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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: |
Biology Department, 123 Vincent Science Hall, 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: |
Enrolled as an active 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 Minimum GPA of 3.5 required. 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 $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 |
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 |
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 03/03/2011)