2009 Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarships
The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department awards several departmental scholarships each year to assist students with their education. We awarded the following named departmental scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year.
The Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship for $3,200 awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Biochemistry major
- Entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA above 3.00
- Financial need may be considered
- Career interest in biochemistry (medical career does not qualify)
- Must submit a one page (100-200 word) statement of interest in biochemistry and career plans in biochemistry
The John A. Bolt Memorial Scholarship
Four scholarships of $2,500 each awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry or Biochemistry major
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA above 3.00
- Financial need may be considered
- Career interest in science teaching or research preferred
The Peter and Margaret (Bell) DeHaan Chemistry Scholarship
One scholarship of $2,600 awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry major
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Academic achievement
- Financial need may be considered
The Harley A. and Julia Janssen Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,600 awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry or Biochemistry major or minor
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Financial need may be considered
- First preference will be given to a secondary education chemistry/biochemistry major or minor. Second preference will be given to a chemistry/biochemistry major planning to go to graduate school (not medical school) with intentions to teach at the collegiate level. Third preference will be given to a secondary education science major, interested in science education.
- Active in the life of their department
The Bruce and Alice Klanderman Scholarship
One scholarship of $2,600 awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering major
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher
- Prefer student who plans to attend graduate school
The Pfizer Scholarship
Five scholarships of $4,100 each awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering major
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Active in the life of their department
The Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Three scholarships of $2,200 awarded in 2009
Criteria:
- Chemistry or Biochemistry major
- Entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
- Cumulative GPA above 3.00
- Preference given to students interested in pursuing a career in research or college-level teaching
- Financial need may be considered
What you need to know before applying
A chemistry or biochemistry major is required
You must have the chemistry or biochemistry program listed on your AER in order to apply for our departmental scholarships. If you need to change your major on your AER, you must submit the Change of Major form to dhebrear@calvin.edu before you can apply for our scholarships. Please note that this form does not officially declare your major.
The faculty recommendation form has been streamlined. You can use the same faculty recommendation form for all of the scholarships for which you apply, including departmental, science division and named scholarships. The program requires you to enter the email addresses for two faculty recommendations. They will then receive an automatic email regarding your request. You must contact these professors ahead of time to ask if they are willing to complete a recommendation for you.
Two faculty recommendation forms are still required. Although the on-line program asks for one recommendation within your major and one from another instructor, the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department would prefer to receive two recommendations within our department when appropriate.
