2012-2013 Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Scholarships
Scholarship Process Begins January 1!
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department awards several departmental scholarships each year to assist students with their education.
The Scholarships & Financial Aid office offers complete information about all Calvin scholarships. You can also search for scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Scholarship Timeline for 2012
- January 1: Online Application Available
- March 1: Applications Are Due
- May 1: Scholarship Recipients Notified
Note: Scholarship amounts for 2012-2013 will be updated early February 2012.
The Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
One $2,600 scholarship to be awarded for 2011-12
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
Three $2,500 scholarships to be awarded for 2011-12
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 $2,200 scholarship to be awarded for 2011-12
Criteria:
- Chemistry major
- Entering Junior or Senior year
- Academic achievement
- Financial need may be considered
The Harley A. and Julia Janssen Scholarship
One $1,900 scholarship to be awarded for 2011-12
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 Klanderman Family Scholarship
One $4,000 scholarship to be awarded for 2011-12
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 $3,350 scholarships to be awarded for 2011-12
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 Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Three $1,900 scholarships to be awarded for 2011-12
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 Academic Services 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.
