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UW-River Falls Scholarships

UW-River Falls offers scholarships for which you can apply annually. The scholarships are funded by the UW-River Falls Foundation through contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations, and corporations. Over 800 scholarships totaling more than $900,000 are typically awarded.

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Scholarships for students majoring in Chemistry and Biotechnology 

Jon and Metta Belisle Chemistry Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a student who has graduated from a Wisconsin High School, and who is pursuing a major in Chemistry. The student must show strong performance academically and demonstrate a financial need.

Carmen Evenson Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a student who graduated from Goodhue, Chetek, or Cameron High School. Student must have attained sophomore, junior or senior status, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major field of study. Preference given but not limited to students majoring in mathematics, physics, chemistry or any science area.

Ina & John Hill Chemistry Research Grant: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a chemistry major of at least sophomore status with high academic standing and an interest in conducting research in chemistry. The recipient is expected to participate in a research project in chemistry under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty during the year for which the award is made. The awardee will be chosen by the chair of the chemistry department in consultation with the faculty who teach the chemistry majors' organic chemistry laboratory.

Lawrence W. Scott Memorial Scholarship: 2 awarded per year 
This scholarship is awarded in memory of a long-time chemistry faculty member. Awarded to a sophomore (during the year of the award) majoring in chemistry who has demonstrated a high degree of excellence in the field of chemistry through academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities associated with chemistry.

Dr. Henry Tranmal Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemistry who plans to continue at UW-RF. Also awarded in Biology and Physics.

In addition, there are many scholarships for students in pre-professional programs related to chemistry.

Gerald C. Belisle Memorial Scholarship: 2 awarded per year 
Awarded to a student who has graduated from a Wisconsin High School, and who is pursuing course work in the pre-veterinary medicine curriculum and who has plans to enter the field of veterinary medicine. The student must show strong performance academically and demonstrate a financial need.

Freeman Drug Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a high-ranking freshman in the Pre-Pharmacy or Science curriculum.

James Ellison Memorial Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a sophomore with a Pre-Medicine major.

Dr. B. H. (Benny) Kettelkamp Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Presented to a student who has completed 90 credits toward the Pre-Medicine curriculum as established by the university, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.5, and has demonstrated potential for admission to medical school.

Dr. Thomas G. Kliszcz Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a Pre-Dental or Pre-Pharmacy major who has earned at least 60 credits and plans to continue at UW-RF.

Dr. Clifford A. Olson Memorial Scholarship: 1 awarded per year 
Awarded to a junior or senior Pre-Medical student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Preference will be given to a graduate of a high school in Pierce or St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.

Timothy Regan Memorial Scholarship: Awards vary
Awarded to sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the pre-veterinary medicine program. Preference will be given to Chemistry and Biology majors. Financial need will also be considered.