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Science division scholarships for incoming students
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Incoming students who plan to major in biology, chemistry, physics, or mathematics and plan to pursue a career in research or post-secondary education. This scholarship is worth $2,500 and is renewable for an additional three years.
Science division scholarships for current students
2009 Scholarship Timeline
January 5 : applications are available
March 2: applications are due
Early April: recipients are notified
To Apply
Go to Knight Vision > My Resources > Student Scholarships and Financial Aid > Apply for Aid > Upperclass Named Scholarship Application
What you need to know about the online application process:
- You must have a specific science program listed on your AER in order to apply for Science Division Scholarships (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) 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 a Science Division scholarship. Please note that this form does not officially declare your major.
- The faculty recommendation form has been streamlined. You can now 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.
2009 Scholarships
The Debra Deur Scholarship
Students entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science or Physics. This scholarship is renewable. 2009-2010 Award: 1 scholarship of $2,400.
The James and Beatrice Harkema Family Scholarship
Students entering their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree in biomedical science (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology or medicine).
2009-2010 Award: 2 scholarships of $2,100 each
The John and Lillian Van Oosten Scholarship
Students entering their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Physics.
2009-2010 Award: 6 scholarships of $2,500 each
The Laura and Gary Greenfield Chemistry and Math Scholarship
Students entering their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Chemistry. This scholarship is renewable.
2009-2010 Award: 1 scholarship of $2,000
The Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
Students entering their Senior year (or fifth year Senior) pursuing a program in one of the health care professions such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, etc.
This scholarship requires a special essay (see criteria).
2009-2010 Award: 1 scholarship of $5,600
The VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
Students entering their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. This scholarship is renewable.
2009-2010 Award: no new scholarship will be awarded.
The William J. and Glenda Masselink Scholarship
Students entering their Junior or Senior year pursuing pre-dentistry, pre-medicine or a major in Physics. This scholarship is renewable.
2009-2010 Award: 1 scholarship of $2,100