| Betty R. Fundenberg Undergraduate Biomedical Research Endowment Fund |
Yes w/ recommendations from advisors/faculty |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day |
Dr. Ken D Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| To provide support for Columbia Campus chemistry or biochemistry undergraduates performing biomedical research at the University of South Carolina or School of Medicine. Research must be performed during the current academic year. |
| Cancer Research Institute Awards |
Yes |
TBA |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| To support cancer research at the University of South Carolina, including a cancer research lecture series and travel for individuals to present their research at meetings, etc. Calls are placed by the Department at least once a year. |
| Copenhaver Fellowship |
Yes |
Students must request consideration upon acceptance to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Program. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to Chemistry and Biochemistry entering first year graduate students who have asked for consideration to serve as research assistants for up to 9 weeks during the summer between graduating with an undergraduate degree and prior to the fall of entering into the graduate program. |
| Hiram and Lawanda Allen Graduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Yes |
Varies each year due to University Awards Day |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Must be a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and participate in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Poster Competition / Graduate Symposium. |
| Hiram S. & Lawanda Allen Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry |
Yes |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| The Hiram and Lawanda Allen Scholarship is awarded to a rising senior chemistry or biochemistry major with 75 semester hours completed prior to this semester graduating in the current academic year, physical chemistry or all prerequisites completed, a GPA of 3.5 or better, outstanding lab proficiency demonstrated by research participation. The research should be chemical research that is relevant to the chemical industry. This award is funded by Mr. and Mrs. Hiram S. Allen. |
| Hoechst Graduate Recruitment Award |
No |
N/A |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an entering Chemistry first year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award can be used for summer research prior to the first semester or during the first year. |
| IRIX/David L. Coffen Fellowship Fund |
No |
N/A |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to an entering first year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who has demonstrated the potential to carry out high quality original research. |
| Joseph W. and Julia L. Bouknight Scholarship |
Yes with faculty recommendation |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry who plan to teach high school chemistry. The scholarship can be awarded to freshman and upper-class students each semester until the B.S., M.T., or MAT degrees are completed. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and must be making satisfactory progress toward a degree that includes appropriate teacher preparation courses as defined by the Undergraduate Student Bulletin. (Must also submit a resume, a 200-500 word essay explaining your reasons for choosing to major in chemistry/biochemistry and selecting the teaching career, and the name of the faculty.) |
| Charles W. Murtiashaw III Memorial Fund |
No |
N/A |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a prospective Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate student who indicate an interest in organic chemistry. The award is awarded to one student per year. |
| Peyton C. Teague Graduate Fellowships |
No |
N/A |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to the most promising entering Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students. |
| The Guy F. Lipscomb Award of Excellence |
Yes. Must participate in Chemistry and Biochemistry's poster competition and graduate symposium. |
TBA |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Graduate students must have distinguished merit by the University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Recognition awarded for outstanding results in chemistry. |
| The Jerome D. Odom Fellowship in Chemistry |
No |
N/A |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| The purpose of this fund is to provide support for any of the following: (1) a graduate fellowship for a top entering student in the University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, (2) an undergraduate scholarship for a student in the University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, (3) summer research stipends for students, or (4) to provide incentives to encourage highly qualified graduate or undergraduate students to come to the University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
| The Max G. Gergel Award |
No |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a graduating senior with the highest GPA among students completing a B.S. in Chemistry or a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology who is scheduled to graduate during May commencement. The department has complete discretion to determine the number and amount of award. |
| Tommy L. and Fred E. Hickman III Scholarship |
Yes |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a chemistry major in good standing who demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to underrepresented groups to promote diversity among the student body. This scholarship is supported by a gift from Tommy L. and Fred E. Hickman III. (Must also submit a written statement no more than one page in length demonstrating financial need if you do not qualify under FASFA.) |
| Victor Laurie Junior Year Scholarship |
Yes |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| The Victor Laurie Junior Year Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior. The student must have completed forty-eight semester hours prior to this semester with a GPA of 3.50 or higher graduating in the current academic year, participated in undergraduate research, and is based on faculty recommendation. This award is supported by a gift from Dr. Victor Laurie and his wife, Donna. |
| Victor Laurie Senior Year Scholarship |
Yes |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| The Victor Laurie Senior Year Scholarship is awarded to a rising senior with 75 semester hours completed prior to this semester graduating in the current academic year, with a GPA of 3.50 or higher, must have completed physical chemistry, participated in undergraduate research, and is based on faculty recommendation. This scholarship is supported by a gift from Dr. Victor Laurie and his wife, Donna. |
| The Hiram and Lawanda Allen Undergraduate Scholarship |
Yes |
Call goes out via Blackboard to all undergraduate majors. Varies each year due to University Awards Day. |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a chemistry and biochemistry undergraduate major on the Columbia campus who demonstrates the best blend of excellence in coursework and skill in chemical laboratory procedures. |
| The Hiram and Lawanda Allen Summer Fellowship |
Yes |
TBA |
Dr. Ken D. Shimizu |
803.777.5264 |
cochemchairld@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Awarded to a chemistry and biochemistry entering first year graduate student who has asked for consideration to serve as a research assistant for up to nine weeks during the summer between graduating with an undergraduate degree and prior to the fall of entering into the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry's Graduate Program. |
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