Biology Awards
Summary of the Awards offered to Biology Students
|
Requirements for consideration |
Mary Keefe Scholarship Fund |
Theodore Lemeshka
Memorial Fune |
Christina Carlson Fund |
Earl H. Webster
Fellowship |
|
General Purpose of award |
Recognize junior biology major & encourage continued excellence |
Recognize senior biology major for achievements |
Recognize senior biology major for achievements & outstanding research potential |
Allow student to pursue study or research in Biology or Med. outside of RIC |
|
GPA requirement |
RIC CUM: >3.0
BIO courses: >3.5
Physical Science: >3.0 |
RIC CUM > 3.0
>3.5 for:
CHM 103/104, BIO 331 BIO 335, BIO 348 |
NONE |
BIO and Phys Sci CUM > |
|
# of credits completed |
48-59 of
RIC credit |
Senior status (>84) |
Graduating Senior |
> 20 in Biology or MA candidate with 10 credits |
|
Other criteria |
Student
statement of intent for continued study and career choice in biology |
NONE |
Must have performed research in biology |
Documented commitment to pursue career in Biology or Medicine |
Faculty nomination/
evaluation required |
NO |
YES
Faculty of 1 of the courses listed above must evaluate the leadership potential of students who meet academic criteria |
YES
Letter describing credentials |
NO |
Date nomination/
evaluation of proposal due |
Statement due November 1st |
February 1st |
February 1st |
February 1st |
|
Proposal required |
|
NO |
NO |
YES
for advanced course preparation or research |
|
When awarded |
Holiday party in December |
Cap and Gown ceremony |
Cap and Gown ceremony |
Varies |
|
Amount |
Varies |
Varies (generally ~$200) |
Varies (generally ~$200) |
Varies |
Descriptions of the Award/ Funds:
Mary Keefe Scholarship Fund
Theodore Lemeshka Memorial Fund
Christina Carlson Fund
Earl H. Webster Fellowship
DiLibero and Matsumoto Funds
Departmental Student Awards
Table of Awards and Requirements
Biology Awards FAQs
Mary M. Keefe Scholarship Fund
Theodore H. Lemeshka Memorial Fund
W. Christina Carlson Fund
Earl H. Webster Scholarship
