| Complete Scholarship Name | Application | Deadline Date | Contact Name | Contact Phone Number | Contact E-mail Address |
| A. C. Moore Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be a non-pre-medical/non-pre-professional undergraduate Biological Sciences major who has demonstrated a superior aptitude for Biological Sciences and shows potential for post-baccalaureate education. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members who will support your application on academic merit, attest to your aptitude for Biological Sciences and your potential for post-baccalaureate education (UofSC Biological Sciences faculty preferred). 4. Must have completed at least 60 hours by the end of the Spring semester. 5. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| Biology Department Teaching Excellence | No | Garrett Faulk | 803.777.1769 | FAULKGD@mailbox.sc.edu | |
| Given to TA's that go above and beyond the call of duties of TA's | |||||
| Outstanding Research in Biology | No | N/A | Garrett Faulk | 803.777.1769 | FAULKGD@sccp.sc.edu |
| Must be a Graduate student with high academic achievements and engaged in exceptional research in the areas of Plant, MCDB or IB. | |||||
| June Trapp Swanson Memorial Scholarship in Botany | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major with a strong interest in and propensity for the study of botany. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must have completed at least two botany-based BIOL courses by the end of the Spring semester. 4. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| Ellen E Look and Anthony J. Cavalieri Endowed Scholarship Fund | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an undergraduate Biological Sciences major with financial need who has demonstrated potential for academic success. 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major. 2. Must be enrolled for both Fall and Spring semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Department must be able to confirm student financial need with the Financial Aid Office. 4. Must submit a copy of unofficial transcript with application. 5. Student is invited to submit a paragraph explaining any special circumstances that may have affected their academic success. Award amount: Varies, usually $500-$1000 |
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| Felix H. Lauter Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be a freshman undergraduate Biological Sciences major (pre-medical/pre-health student). 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must be a freshman (have earned no more than 36 hours by the end of the Spring semester) 4. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship. * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award |
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| George W. Waring Memorial Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be an undergraduate pre-medical, Biological Sciences major. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must have completed the sophomore year (earned >60 hours) by the end of the Spring semester. 4. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship Award amount: Varies, usually $500-$1250 * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| Gerald and Antona Wilson Biological Sciences | Yes | March 14 | Dr. Beth Krizek | 803.777.1876 | Krizek@biol.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a graduate student majoring in Biological Sciences who is in their final year or semester. The student must provide a letter from their faculty advisor indicating progress toward graduation. There are 2 awards given. | |||||
| Goldenberg Scholarship | Yes | March 14 | Dr. Bert Ely | 803.777.2768 | ely@biol.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a graduate student with high academic achievements and expressed intention of teaching Biological Sciences in the secondary schools. | |||||
| James and Ethel Albergotti Award in Biological Sciences | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an undergraduate biology major with financial need who has demonstrated potential for academic success. 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Department must be able to confirm student financial need with the financial aid office. 4. Must submit a copy of unofficial transcript with application. 5. Must have two letters of recommendation from faculty members (UofSC Biological Sciences faculty preferred), employer or other person who can comment on student’s potential for success. 6. Student is invited to submit a paragraph explaining any special circumstances that may have affected their academic success. Award amount: Varies, usually $500 * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| James T. Penney Award | No | Varies | Dr. Amanda Zeigler | 803.777.2852 | polsona@biol.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an undergraduate student athlete majoring in Biological Sciences who has demonstrated academic excellence in Biological Sciences. | |||||
| Jeffrey Barnesdale Memorial Fellowship | Yes | Varies | Heidi Tolles | 803.777.2755 | tollesh@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a graduate student majoring in Biological Sciences with a record of superior and effective performance as a full-time teaching assistant and be in good academic standing. | |||||
| Jenny Zareck Schayer Memorial Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be an undergraduate pre-medical, Biological Sciences major. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher 4. Must be a rising senior (have more than 90 hours by the end of the Spring semester) 5. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship. Award amount: Varies, usually $500-$1250. * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| Kathryn Hinnant-Johnson Memorial Fellowship | Yes | Varies | Dr. Alan Walman | 803.777.8405 | awaldman@biol.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a graduate student engaged in research in the field of genetics and working toward a Ph.D. degree. | |||||
| Stephen L. Hester Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring. | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an undergraduate Biological Sciences major with financial need who has demonstrated potential for academic success. Student must have completed 50 hours by the end of the Spring semester. 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must have completed 50 hours by the end of the Spring semester with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. 4. Department must be able to confirm student financial need with the financial aid office. 5. Must submit a copy of unofficial transcript with application. 6. Must have one letter of recommendation from a faculty member (UofSC Biological Sciences faculty preferred), employer or other person who can comment on student’s potential for success. 7. Student is invited to submit a paragraph explaining any special circumstances that may have affected their academic success. Award amount: Varies, usually $1000-$1500 * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| T.L. McMeekin Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Student will be contacted each Spring | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major (non-pre-medical or non-pre-professional student). 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must NOT be a pre-medical/pre-professional student. 4. Must have 60 hours (or more) by the end of the Spring semester. 5. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship. Award amount: Varies, usually $500-$750 * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| W. Gordon Belser Scholarship | Yes | Deadline date varies; Students will be contacted each Spring | Avette Brown | 803.777.2852 | avette@mailbox.sc.edu |
| 1. Must be an undergraduate Biological Sciences major who has demonstrated academic excellence in botany-based courses. 2. Must enroll for both the upcoming Fall and Spring academic semesters as a fulltime student on the UofSC Columbia campus. 3. Must have completed at least two botany-based BIOL courses by the end of the Spring semester. 4. Student must have completed at least 60 hours by the end of the Spring semester. 5. Must meet all criteria to be awarded a UofSC scholarship Award amount: Varies, usually $1000-$1500 * This award carries a stipend to be divided in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to enroll as a fulltime student during both upcoming academic semesters will disqualify you from receiving this award. |
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| Wade T. Batson Fellowship | No | N/A | Dr. Beth Krizek | 803.777.1876 | Krized@biol.sc.edu |
| To provide fellowships to exceptional graduate students working in the plant biology area in Biological Sciences. | |||||