The Humboldt Women in Chemistry Scholarship is available to promote and encourage women interested in chemistry by providing financial support to promising women students in this field.

Amount of scholarship: The amount of the Humboldt Women in Chemistry Scholarship is equal to California resident registration fees for the fall and spring semesters, not to exceed $2,000 for the 2001/2002 academic year.

Number of scholarships: one per academic year

Qualifications:

• Woman student enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry at Humboldt State University,
  
• Enrolled as an upper division student,
  
• Enrolled in chemistry courses during the academic year of the award,
  
• Academic achievement with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in courses required for the major, and
  
• Demonstrates exceptional interest, initiative, motivation, dedication and professional promise in the field of chemistry.

Restrictions:

• Financial need shall not be a consideration in awarding the scholarship.
• Restricted to women applicants.
• Restricted to a declared major in Chemistry at Humboldt State University.
• Restricted to an undergraduate student of junior or senior standing.
• Selection will be made a committee consisting of two or more faculty members from and elected by the Department of Chemistry.
• Previous winners may be eligible for a total of two received awards.
• Scholarship will not be awarded if no candidate meets the criteria.
• Award of scholarship is contingent upon sufficient funds.

Application process: Applicants should demonstrate their qualifications by submitting the following:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Copies of official college transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty, professionals in field, work supervisors, etc.
• Personal essay (limited to two pages, single-spaced, typewritten) addressing personal interest, initiative, motivation, dedication and professional promise in the field of chemistry.

Deadline: Submit all materials to Department Chair, Department of Chemistry by March 30, 2001.

HSU Chemistry Scholarships/Financial Aid

Last modified 15 February 2001