Scholarships in Physics

Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a continuing female student at Seton Hall University majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics.

 

Science Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 1

Selection is based upon academic excellence.

 

Donald Hindman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School, Montieau Junior-Senior High School, Allegheny School, Clarion Area Junior-Senior High School, or Karns Area High School.

 

Taylor Fellowship in Physics

Award: $15,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be majoring or minoring in physics.

 

Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Constantine Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, pre-med, pre-dental, or science education.

 

Charles T. P. Wang Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be majoring in physics. Selection is based upon academic excellence.

 

Manley S. Hutchinson Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must major in the school's Physics 3+2 pre-engineering program and plan to transfer to an engineering school.

 

H. Kendall Reynolds Memorial Scholarship in Physics

Award: $800, Deadline: November

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate leadership.

 

Arts in Science Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate academic excellence and participation in the arts on campus.

 

Dr. Paul R. Neureiter Memorial Scholarship for Women Science Majors

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum "B" average in major.

 

John W. Padalino Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in Physics and must demonstrate talent and initiative in Experimental Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering.

 

Jerry D. Reber Undergraduate Teaching Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding teaching ability and exceptional dedication as a laboratory instructor.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Physics

 

Physics/Astronomy Alumni Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Physics

 

Physics/Astronomy Senior Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Awarded to the applicant with the highest academic record in Physics.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Physics

 

Phillip W. Alley Service Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must demonstrate special service to the Physics department.

 

Frank and Annabelle M. Valach Scholarship

Award: $7,745, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a junior or senior majoring in the natural sciences with a commitment to the field of clinical exercise physiology.

 

Dr. Moe Morris Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must major or minor in physics and be a resident of the San Luis Valley, graduate from a San Luis Valley high school, and be a full-time student.

 

Vernon Lantis Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have at least two years of undergraduate study completed. Graduating seniors enrolled in graduate program may apply.

 

RISE Professional - Research Internships in Science & Engineering

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be enrolled in specific major in master's or PhD program in North America. German language requirements might be applied.

 

Dynes/Hellman Research Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must submit a project proposal. Preference is given to special studies and projects in physics.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Physics

 

International Test and Evaluation

Award: $500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time first-year student who had a GPA of 2.0 or better in school and is seeking an AA degree in math, an AS degree in computer science, an AAS degree in electronics technology or an AS degree in physics. Non-traditional students who have postponed their education while raising a family or working are also eligible to apply.

 

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Award: -, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a resident of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or North Dakota. Minimum 3.4 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1090 (composite ACT score of 25) required. Applicant must be majoring in one of the majors listed on sponsor's application page.

 

Exxon Mobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must hold at least a bachelor's degree in geoscience, engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, math, or geography. Applicant must be able to demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic, demonstrate English proficiency, exhibit exceptional leadership skills and cultural competency, be willing and able to travel to a regional location for a final selection activity, and be willing and able to reside in the United States for the full duration of study. Award is to assist in the completion of a master's or Ph.D. degree.

 

Hoku Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in astronomy, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or technology sciences. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Shuichi, Katsu & Itsuyo Suga Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must major in math, physics or science & technology. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Noyce Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who majored in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or physics who plans to become a secondary-level teacher. Award begins with paid, education-related internships for 50 first- or second-year students (10 students per year). Among many valuable experiences, some participants serve as teaching assistants for Elon Academy, a college-access program for students with financial need and/or no family history of college. Two-year scholarships encourage talented STEM majors to complete a Teacher Education program to earn licensure (grades 9-12) in addition to their bachelor's degree in mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics. Three cohorts (6 students per year) receive a $21,900 scholarship during both their junior and senior years.

 

D & A Florida Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Charlotte, Glades, Hendry or Lee County high school who will pursue a degree in architecture, business, chemistry, computer science, engineering, international relations, journalism, law, literature, medicine, physics, or political science. Financial need and minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Frank Weigel Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Wisconsin Dells High School who will pursue post-secondary education at a two- or four-year accredited institution in a science-related field.

 

Eric D. Dunning Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, or science. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.