We are happy to announce the availability of five departmental undergraduate scholarships for 2021. There are three separate applications for the awards. The application deadline for all scholarships is Friday, April 23, 2021. Scholarship awards will be announced near the end of May. More information about these scholarships can be found on our website.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Leah O’Brien by phone (541) 346-4839 or by email..
The Faith Van Nice and Kuntz-Swinehart scholarships recognize outstanding academic and research achievements by undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors. Funds will be made available for the 2020-2021 UO academic year. Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0 (or similar grade assessment). Application process: Online application. By submitting this application, you will be considered as a candidate for both scholarships. Instructions and application at: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/chemugscholarships/
The Percy Julian Scholarship supports talented undergraduate scientists in their pursuit of a career in chemistry, and recognizes their contributions to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and their potential for further academic achievement. Preference is given for students with financial need, as determined by the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Eligibility: To be eligible for these awards, applicants must be enrolled at the University of Oregon and be a declared major in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Application process: Online application. Instructions and application at: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/chemugscholarships/
The P-Chem Undergraduate Fellowship provides funding for students to conduct research during the summer in a physical chemistry lab at the University of Oregon, under the mentorship of a physical chemistry faculty member. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students at the University of Oregon and from other undergraduate institutions that meet the following eligibility criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizen; must be returning to the UO or home institution the term after the fellowship; may not be paid to conduct research through other internal UO research support programs during the same fellowship period. Application process: Online application. Instructions and application at: https://research.uoregon.edu/apply/apply-internal-funding/p-chem
The Baitis Undergraduate Fellowship provides funding for undergraduate students to conduct research during the summer in a chemistry or biochemistry laboratory at the University of Oregon, under the mentorship of a Chemistry and Biochemistry department faculty member. Faculty are asked to submit nominations for the award. No application is necessary on the part of the student.