Scholarships

The scholarship opportunities listed here are made possible by generous financial donations from friends, alumni, and current and former faculty members who support undergraduate education and students in the Department of BBMB. All members of the department are grateful for this generous support.

Scholarships for Entering Freshmen Students

Department of BBMB Freshman Scholarship
Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, and participation in high school and community acitivities, and demonstrated future promise in biochemistry or biophysics. All entering Biochemistry, Biophysics, and AgBiochemistry majors are reviewed for this award by the Scholarship Committee during the spring semester preceding enrollment, and awards are announced in April.
No application is necessary.
Amount: $500
Number Offered: One or more, depending on available funds.

John H. Weber Family Scholarship
Selection is based on academic merit, leadership and participation in high school and community activities, and a promise of future achievement in biochemistry and biophysics. All entering Biochemistry, Biophysics, and AgBiochemistry majors are reviewed for this award by the Scholarship Committee during the spring semester preceding enrollment, and awards are announced in April. This scholarship is awarded annually in two installments, at the beginning of the fall and spring terms. The scholarship may be renewable in the second year pending maintenance of 3.0 grade point average and available funds at the time of the initial award.
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Number Offered: One or two, depending on available funds
Application Deadline: March 15
Application Requirements: Applicant must be admitted to ISU as a Biochemistry, Biophysics, or AgBiochemistry major prior to the deadline; completed application received by deadline .
Contact: Scholarship Committee, Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, 1210 Molecular Biology Building. Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3260; (515) 294-2231; biochem@iastate.edu
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Scholarships for Continuing Students

All currently-enrolled undergraduate students in the Department of BBMB are considered automatically for each of the following department scholarships and awards. Awards are announced in the spring at the annual departmental awards luncheon held in the Molecular Biology Building Atrium. Scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis.

American Institute of Chemistry (AIC) Certificate
Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

BBMB Department Scholarship
Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

Hayward Goodspeed Award
Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

Dexter French Scholarship
This award is made possible by a contribution to the department from the family of the late Dr. Dexter French, the former Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

Chad Hoffman Research Award
This award is made to an undergraduate who is actively involved in research with a faculty member of the Department of BBMB. This award is not resticted to those majoring in biochemistry or biophysics. The principal criterion is involvement in research as demonstrated by specific accomplishments such as publications or submitted ma nuscripts. Nominations shouuld be submitted to the department scholarship committee by a faculty member in the Department of BBMB.

Jack and Carole Horowitz Scholarship
This award is provided by Dr. Jack Horowitz and his family. Dr. Horowitz, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, served a long and distinguished career in the Department of BBMB, including serving as the Chair of the department. Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

Donald and Margaret Graves Scholarship
Dr. Donald Graves and his family provide this award. Dr. Graves is the former Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Awardees are selected on the bases of academic achievement, academic promise, and contribution to the department through participation in department activities.

Rob Stupka Memorial Scholarship
This award is provided by Bob Stupka in memory of his son, Rob Stupka. The recipient of this award shall be majoring in Biochemistry or Biophysics.  Awardees are selected on the basis of academic achievement and quality research participation.

Scholarship Opportunities from Other ISU Units

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers numerous scholarship opportunities for entering and continuing students. The college's Scholarship Information Page provides detailed information and instructions for application.

Women in Science and Engineering Scholarship Program
Awards are available to undergraduate women enrolled in the sciences or engineering. For more information, visit their website: www.pwse.iastate.edu/oncampus/ugscholarships.html

College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture invites applications for scholarships each academic year. Details about the many different scholarships offered by the College of Ag, and the online application and requirements, can be found on their Scholarship Information Page.

ISU Women's Club Scholarships
The ISU Women's Club offers several different scholarships to ISU women students. For more information, visit their webiste: www.isuwc.freeservers.com/studentawards.html.

The Iowa State University Office of Student Financial Aid also lists numerous scholarship opportunities and other types of financial aid options.