J.E. Butler Upper Class Cellular and Molecular Biology Scholarship

This scholarship supports entering junior students majoring in Biology who wish to pursue a professional career both in science and in appreciation of the fine arts and history.

Student must be a Biology major, who intends to pursue studies in cellular or molecular biology as part of a post-graduate program, either in basic research or as part of a professional program related to human or animal health.  Preference is to studies on eukaryotic organisms rather than bacteria.  Depending on the nature of the applicant pool, preference will be given to students interested in pursuing graduate research as opposed to those only wishing to become practicing physicians or veterinarians.

Student must be an entering junior.

Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Preference will be given to students with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.

The scholarship is renewable for one additional year based on the following criteria, which would be reviewed annually by the selection committee, together with the recipient's academic adviser:

Maintained 3.5 GPA

Evidence of strong laboratory skills

Progress toward degree which includes courses in cellular or molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, virology and genetics. The focus of their training must remain cellular or molecular biology within the limits described above.

Involvement in an undergraduate research project focusing on cellular or molecular biology preferentially in the field of immunology, and presentation of their independent research findings at least once during each scholarship year.

Demonstrated academic interests outside of science (a well-rounded liberal arts education would include courses in history and philosophy, music, the arts and foreign language).

If a recipient fails to meet the renewal criteria, or changes to an unrelated major, the scholarship shall be made available to another UWRF student according to the purpose and criteria in this section.

In support of conducting undergraduate research as described above, separate funds will be allocated to the recipient for: –  Expenses incurred to conduct research, and/or –  A research stipend, and/or –  Travel to present research.  The recipient will work with their research advisor to: –  Identify a research project that would fit within the scope of the scholarship requirements, and –  Outline anticipated expenses to conduct the research, and –  Coordinate with the URSCA Director, or successor, on appropriate funding.

Award: $1,829.21
Deadline: Please see the Scholarship Award Website for current date.

Supplemental Questions:
Butler Cellular and Molecular Biology

In order to be considered for this scholarship you should intend to pursue studies in cellular or molecular biology as part of a post-graduate program. Please explain the post-graduate program you are interested in and how this program involves either basic research or is part of a professional program related to human or animal health.

Please explain in detail your career goal and the type of research you would like to do in this field.

Please include a paragraph describing any financial need you have that is over and above aid (grants, other scholarships, loans) proivided through the Financial Aid Office.

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