GOLD FAMILY AWARD
GRANT-IN-AID FOR CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY MAJORS

Click here for the application

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Dr. Marvin and Sophye M. Gold Family Foundation, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry can support promising young chemists with financial need and encourage undergraduates to pursue careers in the chemical profession.

 The $1500 award will be announced at the Departmental Commencement ceremony in June.

 

The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. The student must be a regularly enrolled Chemistry or Biochemistry major in the sophomore to the first quarter senior year.

2. The student must have shown aptitude and promise as demonstrated by laboratory and class work, as a potentially creative individual for the chemical profession.

3. The student is preferably not at the top of his/her academic class, but would be at the B to A- level.

4. The student's family must demonstrate a real financial need for support.

 

The Application consists of:

1. The Application Form.

2. A statement of your financial need.

3. A statement of your plans to use your Chemistry degree in your career.

4. Two letters of recommendation.

This award is considered financial aid, and will affect your financial aid package for this academic year.

 

Applications Due: Friday, May 25th by 5PM

Undergraduate Office 4009 Young Hall