Department of Biology
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards

The Department of Biology is pleased to announce the availability of the following awards and scholarships. Further details may be obtained from Dr. Jonathan Poulton (335-1322).

  • Robbie Prize ($300):
    Awarded each year in May to an undergraduate senior Biology major who has demonstrated excellence in both course work and research and is preparing for a career in science. Application deadline: April 16th.

  • Evelyn Hart Watson Undergraduate Scholarship ($500):
    Awarded each year in mid-summer to a Biology undergraduate who has shown outstanding performance during his/her freshman year. Is renewable for an additional three years at $500 per year, contingent upon satisfactory progress toward a Biology Honors degree. Application deadline: May 1st.

  • Clifford W. Hesseltine Award in Biology ($500):
    Awarded each year in May to a Biology undergraduate in recognition of excellent achievements in formal course work and in research on fundamental aspects of the biology of fungi, algae, bacteria, or protozoa. Application deadline: April 14th.

  • Lowden Prize in Biological Sciences ($300):
    Awarded in the Spring semester, in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to the student who achieves the highest standing in the course 002:134 Ecology (in previous Fall Semester). Application deadline: Set by Department..
Previous Winners
2006 Robbie Prize Recipient: Tyler Kerr
2006 Evelyn Hart Watson Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients: David Brauer and Amanda Henning

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