Chemistry and Biochemistry
Scholarships
Complete Scholarship Name
Betty R. Fundenberg
Undergraduate Biomedical
Research Endowment Fund
Application
Deadline Date
Contact Name
Yes
Call goes out in
Virginia Rogers
w/recommendation February to all
s from faculty
chemistry and
biochemistry
undergraduate
majors. Deadline
is based on
University Awards
Day deadline.
Contact Phone
Number
Contact E-mail
Address
803.777.0455
[email protected]
To provide support for undergraduate biomedical research in the Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry at the University of South
Carolina in the form of a research stipend, travel to scientific meetings and/or the purchase of supplies.
Cancer Research Institute Awards
Yes
Varies
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
To support cancer research at the University of South Carolina, including a cancer research lecture series and travel for individuals to
present their research at meetings, etc. Calls are placed by the Department at least once a year.
Copenhaver Fellowship
Yes
Student must
request
consideration
upon acceptance
Jennifer Merkel
803.777.2579
[email protected]
Awarded to Chemistry and Biochemistry entering graduate students who have asked for consideration to serve as research assistants
for 10 weeks during the summer prior to the fall of entering into the graduate program.
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Complete Scholarship Name
Hiram and Lawanda Allen
Graduate Award for Excellence in
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Application
No
Deadline Date
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Number
Contact E-mail
Address
Symposium is
held in the Spring
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Must be a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and participate in the Chemistry and Biochemistry
Graduate Symposium
Hiram and Lawanda Allen
Scholarship for Excellence in
Chemistry
No
Varies each year
due to University
Awards Day
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
This award is given to a graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry based on faculty recommendation for
undergraduate research participation in some area relevant to the chemical industry. Students are nominated by faculty.
Hoechst Graduate Recruitment
Award
No
N/A
Jennifer Merkel
803.777.2579
[email protected]
Awarded to an entering Chemistry first year graduate student. The award can be used for summer research prior to the first semester or
during the first year.
IRIX/David L. Coffen Fellowship
Fund
No
N/A
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to an entering graduate student in the department of chemistry and biochemistry who has demonstrated the potential to carry
out high quality original research.
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Complete Scholarship Name
Joseph W. Bouknight Scholarship
Application
Yes
Deadline Date
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Number
Contact E-mail
Address
Prior to Spring
Undergraduate
Student Awards
Day
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to outstanding undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry students who plan to teach high school chemistry. The scholarship
is awarded each semester until the B.S. and M.T. degrees are completed, as long as student remains in good standing and is a
Chemistry and Biochemistry major.
Murtiashaw Fellowship
No
N/A
Jennifer Merkel
803.777.2579
[email protected]
Awarded to a prospective Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate student who indicate an interest in organic chemistry. The award is
awarded to one student per year.
Peyton Teague Fellowship
No
N/A
Jennifer Merkel
803.777.2579
[email protected]
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to the most promising entering Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students.
The Guy F. Lipscomb Award of
Excellence
Must participate in February & March Virginia Rogers
Chemistry and
Biochemistry
poster competition
and graduate
symposium.
Graduate students must have distinguished merit by the University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Recognition awarded
for outstanding results in chemistry.
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Complete Scholarship Name
The Jerome D. Odom Fellowship
in Chemistry Fund
Application
No
Deadline Date
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Number
Contact E-mail
Address
N/A
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
The purpose of this fund is to provide support for any of the following: (1) a graduate fellowship for a top entering student in the
University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, (2) an undergraduate scholarship for a student in the University
of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, (3) summer research stipends for students, or (4) to provide incentives to
encourage highly qualified graduate or undergraduate students to come to the University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry.
The Max G. Gergal Award
No
N/A
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to a graduating senior with the highest GPA among students completing a B.S. in Chemistry or a major in biochemistry who is
schedule to graduate during the May commencement. The department has complete discretion to determine the number and amount of
awards in the event of a tie.
Tommy and Fred Hickman
Scholarship
Yes
Varies each year Virginia Rogers
according to
University Awards
Day
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in Chemistry with demonstrated financial need. Stduent must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and
preference shall be given to underrepresented groups in order to promote diversity amoung the student body. Financial need will be
verified by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Victor Laurie Junior Year
Scholarship
Yes
Prior to Spring
Undergraduate
Student Awards
Day
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to a rising Chemistry and Biochemistry junior with 48 semester hours completed prior to the semester in which the student is
considered for the scholarship. The student must have research participation and faculty recommendation.
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Complete Scholarship Name
Victor Laurie Senior Year
Scholarship
Application
Yes
Deadline Date
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Number
Contact E-mail
Address
Prior to Spring
Undergraduate
Student Awards
Day
Virginia Rogers
803.777.0455
[email protected]
Awarded to a rising Chemistry and Biochemistry senior with 75 semester hours completed prior to the semester in which the student is
considered for the scholarship, physical chemistry completed, a GPA of 3.50 or better, with research participation and faculty
recommendation.
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