University Funding Resources

The Norma Slepecky Prize for Female Undergraduate Research: In memory of the late Norma Slepecky, the $750 prize will be awarded in the spring semester of each academic year to a female SU undergraduate student who is excited about her research and has mentors who advocate and supervise undergraduate research experiences. Students wishing to compete for the Prize are required to submit documentary evidence of their research as undergraduates. It is strongly recommended that students proposing to compete for this prize should have spent at least the summer between their Junior and Senior Years working on a research project with faculty at SU or in other institutions/research laboratories. » more info

The Remembrance Scholarship: This award, one of the highest awards a Syracuse University student can receive, is given to seniors chosen for distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. In recognizing the achievements of the 35 Scholars, we pay tribute to the Syracuse University students and all those lost in the terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103 on December 21, 1988, over Lockerbie, Scotland. » more info

Dooley Ornstein Reisman, Robert Charles Ornstein and Lt. Adolph Ornstein Award: Annual recognition of outstanding students planning to pursue a career in medicine and research. Current Sophomores and Juniors enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences with a major of Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysical Science or who are designated Pre-Med. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and must demonstrate financial need. Students meeting these criteria may be invited to submit an essay if they are selected by their departmental representative. Contact: Tamera Y. Beard, Senior Administrator, College of Arts and Sciences, 329 Hall of Languages, 443-9396.

Syracuse University Scholars: While there is no monetary value attached to this honor, it is the highest form of recognition that Syracuse University bestows with the baccalaureate degree. A group of eight to twelve academically outstanding graduating seniors are designated each year as Syracuse University Scholars. Outstanding A&S seniors (minimum 3.6 GPA) must be nominated to the A&S selection committee by department chairpersons or program directors, or individuals designated by them. Individual students may ask their chairpersons to consider them for nomination.

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program: The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, named after the late Dr. Ronald E. McNair, is a federally funded TRIO program. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate education, leading to doctoral studies. McNair is one of several TRIO programs established under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Visit http://mcnair.syr.edu for more information.

Jonathan Chayat Memorial Award: The cash award of $1,000 was established in 1977 by Maxwell and Sylvia Chayat in memory of their son, Jonathan, a 1976 cum laude graduate of Syracuse University who was killed in a bicycle accident a month before he was to begin graduate study in English at Syracuse University. The award will go to a student who, in the opinion of the selection committee, "most closely embodies the intellectual and moral qualities exemplified by Jonathan Chayat." Students may be nominated by other students, faculty or staff members. A letter describing the student and his/her achievements, contributions and character, accompanied by the candidate's resume and personal statement, should be sent to the Jonathan Chayat Memorial Award Selection Committee, Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 329 Hall of Languages.

National Awards & Fellowships

» Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious and highly-competitive award for Junior and Senior undergraduates in mathematics, natural science, or engineering degree programs who aspire for professional careers in such fields. The scholarship was instituted in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater in an attempt to combat future shortages of such professionals in this country. This scholarship provides academic support (tuition, room and board, cost of books and supplies, etc) of up to $7,500 annually to a possible 300 Goldwater Scholars. Interested sophomores and juniors should contact Prof. Jim Spencer (Soling Program, 301 Tolley).

» American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society, the largest membership organization devoted to the study and advancement of a single science, sponsors the American Chemical Society Scholars Program for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology. The program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.

» Women Chemists Committee
The Eli Lilly & Company sponsors the ACS Women Chemists Committee Travel Awards which provides funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral women chemists to travel to scientific meetings in 2008 to present the results of their research. Grants may be applied only for registration, travel, and accommodations, and are restricted to travel to meetings within the United States. Only U. S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Applications should be limited to one per research group. Women who have received a prior award under this program are ineligible. Applications must be received in advance of the review deadline and a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the meeting date.

» Hispanic College Fund
The National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program is a program designed to help create the next generation of Hispanic Explorers. Funded by a grant from NASA, the National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program will provide Hispanic students merit and need-based scholarships that will help them achieve their goal of an undergraduate degree in the fields of science and engineering.

» The UNCF•Merck Science Initiative
The Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are designed to increase the number of African Americans in the pipeline of biomedical science education and research. At least 15 scholarship awards will be granted in 2008. Each award provides up to $35,000, which includes up to $25,000 towards tuition, room and board, and billable fees. To be considered, applicants must be African American (Black), a junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2008-09 academic year, a life or physical science major interested in biomedical research (First Professional and Engineering majors are not eligible), a student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (4.0 scale), committed to completing two summer internships at a Merck research facility and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

» American Society for Engineering Education
The Department of Defense (DoD) is proud to offer Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation Defense Scholarship for Service Program to undergraduate, master's and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for training in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields. The DoD also offers them career opportunities to continue their research as civilian employees of a DoD laboratory after graduation. Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 depending on prior educational experience.

» Iota Sigma Pi - National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry
Iota Sigma Pi offers the Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry. Nominees shall be a senior woman chemistry student, and may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi. Each department shall be entitled to one nomination.

The Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship is for excellence in chemistry or biochemistry. The nominee shall have attained junior standing, and must be a member of Iota Sigma Pi at the time of the nomination.

» Xerox
Technical Minority Scholarship are available in the amount $1,000 - $10,000 (depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification). Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA), must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in chemistry or other technical fields.

» American Council of Independent Laboratories Scholarship Alliance
The ACIL Scholarship Alliance, a division of the Independent Laboratories Institute, helps to ensure future generations of skilled employees for the laboratory testing community. Finding and keeping qualified technical personnel is a constant challenge for our industry. To encourage future generations of skilled employees, the ACIL Scholarship Alliance annually offers academic scholarships up to $4,000. Candidates must be students attending their junior year or higher in a four-year, bachelor-degree granting institution or graduate program in the U.S. Candidates must also major in any of the physical sciences practiced by ACIL members: physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, or environmental science.

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