Jo-Ann Bulf Memorial Scholarship

Josephine Ann (Jo-Ann) Bulf was a dedicated administrative assistant for nearly 25 years with the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. In 1997 she was diagnosed with cancer. For the next two years, she was in and out of treatment while continuing to work. Her beloved colleagues donated 1,000 hours of their sick leave—the most ever raised—to help her when she was too ill to work. Throughout her life, Jo-Ann maintained the strength to believe – to go on – to fight the war against cancer until 1999 when the disease was just too much for her. Prior to her death, she requested a scholarship be set up at NSM for students to carry on this fight. This is that scholarship. To honor and highlight Jo-Ann’s contributions to the culture of the college, this scholarship awards to College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics (NSM) students, with preference given to students involved in faculty-mentored student research projects related to women’s health issues, cancer, or genetic disorders.

Amount of Scholarship: $1500

Eligibility:

1. A senior or Graduate student at the time of the award,
2. A GPA of 2.75 or above,
3. Enrolled in at least 6 units during the semesters in which the award is used, and
4. Preference given to NSM students working under the supervision of a faculty advisor, on a project related to women's health issues, cancer, or genetic disorders. Financial need may be considered, but not required.

Application Deadline: End of February.

Hedda & Thomas Smithson Science / Math Endowment

Open to NSM majors in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.

Amount of Scholarship: $2000

Eligibility: A junior or senior enrolled in minimum of 6 units at the time of award and a GPA of 3.2 or above. Applicants must an essay and on their personal goals and two letters of recommendation that can attest to their potential for success.

Application Deadline: End of February.

Chevron Scholarship

Open to NSM freshman, sophomores and juniors who are pursuing a major, minor or certificate in any computer of information related program, geographic information systems, or scientific computing.

Amount of Scholarship: $1000

Eligibility: Full time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA. A minimum of one noteworthy achievement/recognition.

Application Deadline: End of February.

Dr. Jane Bruner Scholarship For Academic Excellence

Open to NSM majors in the fields of Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Clinical Lab Science.

Amount of Scholarship: $1000

Eligibility: A junior with two semesters remaining and a statement from an advisor confirming this. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and full-time enrollment required.

Application Deadline: End of February.

Richard And Oleta Melnicoe Scholarship

Open to NSM majors in the fields of Biological Sciences or Chemistry.

Amount of Scholarship: $350

Eligibility: Open to undergraduates and classified graduates. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and full-time enrollment required.

Application Deadline: End of February.