Harris E. Phipps Chemistry Scholarship

For Chemistry majors, preferably juniors. Must show responsible character, sense of purpose, promise of distinguished service in chemistry.

Full description:
The following criteria must be met:

  1. The recipient(s) shall be a declared major in a program of studies offered through the Department of Chemistry.
  2. The recipient shall be a person, who, by reason of scholarship, responsible character and sense of purpose, gives promise of distinguished service in the field of chemistry.
  3. The recipient shall, at the time of his/her nomination and selection, be classified as a junior by the University, except for other student classifications if income from the said fund warrants more than one award.
  4. Financial need shall be only a minor factor in the selection of recipients.

Award announced in the spring and awarded in the fall.

Keywords: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Science Teacher Education Chemistry.

Donor
Harris E. Phipps Chemistry Scholarship
Award
Varies
Department
Chemistry, Eastern Illinois University - General
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Incoming students should answer this question AND the following quest set to have a complete application. Returning students are only required to answer this question.
  2. Incoming Freshman and Transfers who have not yet completed a semester at EIU must answer the following questions. If you are a returning student, you are not required to complete this question set.
    • Please provide a letter of recommendation from your HS chemistry teacher.
    • Please provide a list of your high school chemistry courses, and the grades you earned in them.
    • Please provide a personal statement about why you chose the field of chemistry and how you plan on pursuing a career in this field after graduation.