Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
An application form for the following scholarships awarded by the Biology Department is available on-line (PDF 80 kb), or may be picked up in the Undergraduate Advising Office. Return the completed application form (with cover sheet/checklist) and all supporting documents to the Biology Advising Office by 1 Mar 2013.
All scholarships awarded by the Biology Department require that the applicant/awardee be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card).
Biology Continuing Student Departmental Scholarship
Up to eight tuition waivers (covering up to 15 CR for fall and spring; fees are not covered) are awarded annually. Applicants must be Biology majors pursuing their first Bachelors degree, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, and must be residents of Utah. Awardees may not have another tuition waiver scholarship during the scholarship year.
Application deadline: Annual – Mar 1 for following academic year
BioSAC Book Sale Scholarship
Rewarding outstanding Biology undergraduates with $250 per semester (maximum $500 per year) for books. Scholarship funding is generated through BioSAC book sales. Applicants must be Biology majors working toward a first Bachelor’s degree, and be registered for 12 or more graded credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters of the 2013-14 academic year. They must have at least a 3.0 cumulative University of Utah GPA and cannot be receiving more than 1/2 tuition in departmental or university scholarships or financial aid.
Application deadline: Annual – Mar 1 for following academic year
Kim Newby Scholarship
This scholarship honors Professor William 'Kim' Newby who received the University's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1971. One award of $1,000 will be made based principally on financial need. Applicants must have declared the biology major, be working toward their first Bachelor's degree and be registered for 12 or more graded credit hours during the academic year for which the award is made. Financial need will have to be documented by showing eligibility for the Work-study Program.
Not available in 2013-2014.
Stephen D. Durrant Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 1985 by Stephen D. Durrant and is open to Biology majors who are finishing their freshman or sophomore years. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. One scholarship of up to $4,000 will be awarded to cover tuition. The recipient may not be on another tuition waiver scholarship during the scholarship year. The recipient of this award may apply again for a 2nd year if funding is available.
Application deadline: Annual – Mar 1 for following academic year
Flowers Scholarship in Botany
This scholarship is in honor of Dr. Seveille Flowers, a Professor in the once Department of Botany at the University of Utah. In 2013-2014, two awards in the amount of $500 per year will be made to a student with an interest in botany or plant sciences. Applicants must have declared the biology major and be working toward their first Bachelor's degree.
Application deadline: Annual – Mar 1 for following academic year
Thomas S. Frank Memorial Scholarship Fund
This award is available to Biology Majors engaged in research in the area of genetics. Recipients must demonstrate a record of strong academic accomplishment (cumulative University of Utah GPA of at least 3.0) as well as a strong history of involvement in artistic or creative pursuits such as writing, composing (or other musical achievement), painting (or other visual art), or film-making. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Application deadline: Annual – Mar 1 for following academic year
The Biology Department also solicits applications and/or nominations for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
Application materials for the Goldwater Scholarship are available in the Biology Advising Office (135 Bulding 44) or on-line from the College of Science. Applications must be completed and submitted to the College of Science in mid-November. The College of Science forwards its nominations to the University.
