We are happy to announce the availability of several 2017 departmental undergraduate scholarships!
There are two separate applications for the awards. Applications are posted below and are also available in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department office, room 91 Klamath Hall.
The Faith Van Nice and Kuntz-Swinehart scholarships recognize outstanding academic and research achievements by undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0 (or similar grade assessment). Funds will be made available in September 2017 for the 2017-2018 UO academic year. One application is used for both awards.
The SAACS Summer Research Award supports chemistry and biochemistry majors’ ability to complete summer research in their lab here at the UO, or elsewhere on an REU summer program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Funds will be made available for summer 2017. A separate application is required.
The submission deadline for all departmental undergraduate scholarships is Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 5 pm. Please bring your application materials to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department office in room 91 Klamath Hall in a sealed envelope addressed to Scholarships c/o Leah O’Brien, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oregon. Scholarship awards will be announced at the end of May.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Leah O’Brien, by phone (541) 346-4839 or by email at leaho@uoregon.edu. The Department’s office hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.