College of Science - Scholarship Opportunities

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, The College of Science is able to award scholarships and tuition waivers each year totaling approximately $500,000. In general, there are no application forms for these scholarships - students will be considered for all scholarships for which they meet eligibility requirements. The relevant departmental and/or college scholarship committee will determine award winners. The number and amount of awards made each year is at the discretion of the college and may vary from year to year. To be considered for scholarships requiring financial need, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form each year. The deadline for priority consideration for scholarships is February 15. Incoming students should have both the FAFSA form and their application for admission to the university declaring a major in the College of Science submitted prior to this date. Continuing students should submit their FAFSA form for the year prior to February 15.

For more information on financial aid and general university scholarships, visit the Student Financial Aid Services web site. Incoming students seeking information on admission to the university should visit the Admissions Office and New Student Services sites. For more information about particular College of Science scholarships, contact the relevant department.

Herma Albertson Botany Scholarship: Open to undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences.

Biological Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences. Financial need is required. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Dr. Paul M. Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Biological Sciences. Financial need is required. First preference to Idaho residents.

Richard D. Gibb Student Award in Biological Sciences: Open to full time undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.0; must have completed at least 60 credits.

Elbert M. and Ellen C. Long Undergraduate Scholarship: Open to undergraduate students majoring in Biological Sciences.

Glen E. and Jean K. Nielsen Science Scholarship: Open to graduate students in physical, biological, and medical sciences.

Joan Schaertl Northrop Scholarship: Open to undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Phi Sigma Society Scholarship: Open to sophomore, juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, or Natural Resources. Active members of Phi Sigma Society.

Mary Jane Aram Memorial Scholarship: Open to undergraduate students majoring in health-related fields. Idaho residency required. Must have graduated from Boise, Bonners Ferry, or Lewiston high schools.

Myrtle and Clare Bain Scholarship: Open to undergraduates majoring in health-related fields.

Leslie Bengtson, M.D., Memorial Scholarship: Open to full time juniors or seniors planning to enroll in medical school following graduation from UI.

Billy and Margery Bush Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduates studying to complete the prerequisites for medical school and/or majoring in chemistry. Must have graduated from an Idaho high school.

Bessie L. Carithers Pre-Nursing Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors pursuing careers in the medical field.

Dr. Candace K. Carlton Honorary Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduate students majoring in health-related fields.

Childs Family Medical Education Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduate students working to complete the pre-requisites for entrance to medical school. Financial need is required.

Edward and Ronald Dunn Medical Education Scholarship: Open to full time juniors and seniors preparing for careers in health-related fields.

E. R. W. Fox, M.D., Memorial Scholarship: Open to juniors from Kootenai County, Idaho, planning a career in a health field. Financial need is required.

Dorsey R. Lee Memorial Scholarship: Open to students planning to specialize in the study of heart and/or kidney ailments.

Glen E. and Jean K. Nielsen Science Scholarship: Open to graduate students in physical, biological, and medical sciences.

David M. Sampson, M.D., Memorial Scholarship: Open to full time juniors and seniors planning for a career in a health-related field. Minimum GPA of 2.6.

H. Walter (Wally) Steffens Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors planning for a career in a health-related field. Preference to Idaho residents. Financial need is required.

Glen M. Whitesel, M.D., Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors planning for a career in medicine. Minimum GPA of 3.5. Financial need required.

Department of Chemistry

David Birchfield Memorial Chemistry Scholarship: Open to sophomores majoring in Chemistry.

Vernon Clark Memorial Scholarship: Open to undergraduates majoring in Chemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, or Physics. Preference to graduates of Idaho high schools. Minimum GPA 3.0. Financial need is required.

Cleon C. Cowin Chemistry Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Chemistry. Minimum GPA of 2.8. Financial need is required.

Donald A. and Irene J. Gustafson Scholarship: Open to full time juniors and seniors majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, premedical studies, or medical technology (preference to Chemistry majors). Recipients must have completed a chemistry course in quantitative analysis.

Rose W. and Emil C. Helmholz Centennial Scholarship: Open to seniors majoring in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. One award per year to the top female student in these programs.

William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Chemistry Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Chemistry. Preference to students planning a career in analytical or nuclear chemistry. Preference to students from southeastern Idaho.

Glen E. and Jean K. Nielsen Science Scholarship: Open to graduate students in physical, biological, and medical sciences.

Malcolm M. and Carol Campbell Renfrew Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Chemistry. Preference to students involved in chemical research.

Renfrew-Long Chemistry Scholarship: Open to undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry. Must have completed first general chemistry course. Minimum GPA of 3.4 required.

Donald E. Roberts Chemistry Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Chemistry.

Donald C. and Velsie H. Snyder Chemistry Scholarship: Open to entering graduate students in Chemistry for their first summer session.

Carl Leopold and Alice Ankeney von Ende Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Chemistry.

Chien and Lily Wai Diversity Scholarship: Open to students of diverse backgrounds majoring in Chemistry.

Department of Geography

Harry and Shirley Caldwell Geography Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in geography.

Albert Hall Featherstone Scholarship: Open to graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required.

Ben A. Harrison Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

E. Viet Howard Memorial Scholarship: Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required. Preference to married students.

Idaho Mining Memorial Scholarship: Open to freshmen and new transfer students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

A. E. Larson Scholarship: Open to undergraduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required. Preference to students graduating from high school in the Coeur d'Alene area.

H. James Magnuson Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Harry F. and Colleen Magnuson Centennial Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. First preference to graduates of Idaho high schools.

College of Science General Scholarship: Open to graduates and undergraduates majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Science Out of State Tuition Waivers: Open to non-resident undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Norman Smith Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Ralph A. Watson Memorial Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required.

Department of Geological Sciences

Roderick R. Asher Memorial Scholarship: Open to full time juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences. Preference to students working on economic or exploration geology.

Albert Hall Featherstone Scholarship: Open to graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required.

James F. Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship: Open to graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences. Thesis/dissertation research work must be directed to the study of volcanic rocks - preference to those studying Idaho or the Columbia Plateau.

Pamela Jude Furjanic Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Geological Sciences. Minimum GPA 2.2. Used for field camp expenses.

Geological Sciences Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences.

Bill Greenwood Memorial Award: Open to full time graduate or undergraduate students majoring in Geological Sciences and studying hydrology or environmental geology.

Ben A. Harrison Scholarship: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

E. Viet Howard Memorial Scholarship: Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required. Preference to married students.

Idaho Mining Memorial Scholarship: Open to freshmen and new transfer students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Larsen Family Scholarship: Open to full time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences.

H. James Magnuson Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Glen E. and Jean K. Nielsen Science Scholarship: Open to graduate students in physical, biological, and medical sciences.

Carl Savage Memorial Scholarship: Open to graduate students majoring in geology (not hydrology). Master's degree thesis work must be on an Idaho topic.

College of Science General Scholarship: Open to graduates and undergraduates majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Science Out of State Tuition Waivers: Open to non-resident undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Norman Smith Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences.

Harold and Claudia Stearns Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences.

Ralph A. Watson Memorial Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geography or Geological Sciences. Financial need is required.

Department of Mathematics

Leo F. Boron Memorial Fellowship: Open to international graduate students majoring in Mathematics during their first year of study. Preference to students from the Far East. Financial need is required.

J. Lawrence Botsford Scholarship: Open to seniors majoring in Mathematics.

Rose W. and Emil C. Helmholz Centennial Scholarship: Open to seniors majoring in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. One award per year to the top female student in these programs.

Linn Hower Honor Scholarship: Open to full time juniors and seniors majoring in Mathematics and planning to use math in a physical or biological science field. Must be a graduate of an Idaho high school; preference to native Idahoans or students from rural Idaho.

Department of Mathematics Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Mathematics.

Mathematics Graduate Student Assistance Scholarship: Open to graduate students majoring in Mathematics.

Eugene and Osa Taylor Scholarship: Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Mathematics.

Ya-Yen Wang Memorial Scholarship: Open to full time juniors and seniors majoring in Mathematics. Preference to female students.

Department of Physics

Paul Bosted Memorial Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Physics. Preference to students not studying areas of physics directly related to the production of weapons of war.

Lawrence W. Davis Memorial Physics Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Physics. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Financial need is required.

Leonard Halland Centennial Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Physics.

Rose W. and Emil C. Helmholz Centennial Scholarship: Open to seniors majoring in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. One award per year to the top female student in these programs.

Glen E. and Jean K. Nielsen Science Scholarship: Open to graduate students in physical, biological, and medical sciences.

Department of Physics Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Physics.

Department of Statistics

Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship: Open to graduate students majoring in Statistics.