Scholarships/Awards Chemistry

Scholarship for Incoming First-Year Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors (Fall 2023)

Trytten Scholarship

Awarded to an outstanding high school senior entering UWSP in Fall 2023. The total amount of the award is $4,000 spread over four years. Apply by January 31. Guidelines and Application Form. 

Scholarships for Chemistry Majors

• Bondeson Excellence in Research Scholarship – $500
  Created in memory of Stephen Bondeson, a 1974 UWSP graduate and form faculty member at UWSP (1980-2009). It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry junior who is involved in a research project at UWSP. Apply by March 31, 2023
• Peter Fuqua Memorial Scholarship – $500
  Established by the family of Peter Fuqua, a 1971 graduate of our department. It is presented annually to a junior chemistry major in recognition of academic accomplishments and of involvement in campus and/or community activities including support for the needy. Apply by March 31, 2023
• Hansen Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
  Created in honor of William C. Hansen, a 1911 UWSP graduate and 7th chancellor of UWSP (1940-1962). It is awarded to a deserving chemistry sophomore. Apply by March 31, 2023  
• Kaczmarek Scholarship – $2,500
  Provided for by an endowment from Gilbert J. Kaczmarek, a graduate of our department. It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major for distinguished achievement in academics, leadership and a demonstrated potential for success as a chemist. Apply by March 31, 2023
• Thalacker-Trytten Scholarship – $5,500
  Provided for by an endowment from Victor Thalacker, a graduate of our department, in memory of his professor and mentor Roland Trytten. It is awarded to a high-achieving undergraduate student majoring in either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Apply by March 31, 2023 
• Wisconsin Chemistry Student Scholarship – $500
  Established by an anonymous donor in 2008. It is presented to a deserving junior or senior chemistry major who resides in Wisconsin. 

Scholarships for Biochemistry Majors

• Bondeson Excellence in Research Scholarship – $500
  Created in memory of Stephen Bondeson, a 1974 UWSP graduate and form faculty member at UWSP (1980-2009). It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry junior who is involved in a research project at UWSP. Apply by March 31, 2023

• Kaczmarek Scholarship – $2,500
  Provided for by an endowment from Gilbert J. Kaczmarek, a graduate of our department. It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major for distinguished achievement in academics, and leadership. Apply by March 31, 2023

Awards

The Department of Chemistry administers 14 awards to recognize outstanding student performance in the chemistry curriculum. The recipient of each award is, in general, decided via a nomination and balloting process by the faculty of the department. Awards are presented annually in the later portion of the spring semester.

Complete List of Chemistry Scholarships and Awards

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