The University of Oklahoma - Alumni - University of Oklahoma

BOTANY AND
MICROBIOLOGY
For information concerning scholarships
in this academic area, please contact:
Botany/Microbiology Department
Tammy Brushwood
770 Van Vleet Oval Room 136
Norman, OK 73019-0245
(405) 325-4321
http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/
George and Cleo Cross Endowed Scholarship
NUMBER GIVEN: Up to 4
AMOUNT: $750
TYPE: Merit/Need
ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore level and above with GPA of
3.0 or higher; must have completed the equivalent of
30 undergraduate hours of academic credit during the
calendar year prior to the award (Spring, Summer, Fall).
must be a Botany or Microbiology student at the OU
with firm intentions of pursuing a career in Microbiology
or Plant Biology. Applicants must request one letter
of recommendation from a faculty member from the
Department of Botany & Microbiology. Sophomores
may request their letter from a faculty member from
Botany & Microbiology, Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Physics & Astronomy, or Zoology Departments.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Undergraduate
George L. & Cleo Cross Endowed Scholarship
Graduate
NUMBER GIVEN: Up to 4
AMOUNT: $1,500
TYPE: Merit
ELIGIBILITY: Botany and Microbiology graduate
students in good standing who are not on fellowships
in the Department of Botany & Microbiology. The award
will be based on merit in teaching and/or research.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Graduate
Harrison L. Chance Scholarship
NUMBER GIVEN: 1
AMOUNT: $750
TYPE: Merit/Need
ELIGIBILITY: Only Microbiology majors. Must have
a 3.0 GPA with firm intentions of pursuing a career
in microbiology; preference given to undergraduates.
Applicant must request one letter of recommendation
from a faculty member, preferably from the Department
of Botany & Microbiology. Sophomores may request
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their letter from a faculty member from Botany &
Microbiology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics &
Astronomy, or Zoology Departments.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Undergraduate/Graduate
Lois Pfeister Scholarship
NUMBER GIVEN: 1
AMOUNT: $750
TYPE: Merit/Need
ELIGIBILITY: All full-time regularly enrolled female
graduate students working toward an advanced
degree in the life sciences. Preference is given to
students working toward an advanced degree in
Botany & Microbiology. Scholarship based on merit in
both teaching and research, and is to be awarded on a
competitive basis. Two letters of recommendation from
a faculty member at the OU.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Graduate
Margaret Root McKinley Scholarship
NUMBER GIVEN: 1
AMOUNT: $500
TYPE: Merit/Need
ELIGIBILITY: All Microbiology majors. Must be a fulltime,
regularly enrolled student in good academic
standing; must be a U.S. citizen; must maintain at least
a 3.0 GPA. No applications; must be nominated in
writing by an OU faculty member.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Undergraduate
Paul G. Risser Scholarship
NUMBER GIVEN: 1
AMOUNT: Up to $1500
TYPE: Merit
ELIGIBILITY: Full-time, regularly enrolled students
majoring in Botany or Microbiology. Must be a native of
Oklahoma. Preference given to Kay County residents.
Any eligible, deserving undergraduate or graduate
student is qualified for either an initial or a subsequent
award. Must be making satisfactory progress towards
graduation and demonstrate financial need. Must
achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
DEADLINE: March 13
AVAILABLE TO: Undergraduate/Graduate