The Department of Chemistry maintains several academic scholarships for qualified students who major in chemistry.
The John A. Moore Scholarships are offered in amounts typically ranging from $1000 to $4000 annually depending on the student's financial need. These awards are based on overall academic record as well as scores on the ACT or SAT examinations. Eligibility requires West Virginia residency. Academic performance is reviewed annually. Students should maintain a 3.0 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in all chemistry courses, and satisfactory progress towards completion of the chemistry degree in order to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be held for a maximum of four years.
The Charles L. Lazzell Scholarship typically carries an annual award of $1000 and may be held for a maximum of four years. This scholarship is also based on overall academic achievement, standardized test scores, and financial need. The criteria for renewal are maintenance of an overall 3.0 GPA, a 3.0 GPA in all chemistry courses, and satisfactory progress toward the competion of the degree. Student performance is reviewed annually.
The Carpenter Family Scholarship is currently given typically in the amount of $1000-2000 annually and is renewable for one additional year. This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, and standardized test scores. This award requires the recipient to be a West Virginia resident with a declared major in chemistry. Award renewal for the sophomore year requires the recipient to maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in all chemistry courses during the freshman year. Student performance is reviewed after the first year.
The Robert L. and Patricia Miller Stultz Chemistry Scholarship was established to support the academic development of a rising junior Chemistry major who has a demonstrated commitment to the study of Chemistry. The award will be made on the basis of academic merit rather than financial need and is renewable for one year.
The Hodge Scholarship was established to provide financial support to a student majoring in chemistry. This scholarship is limited to tuition, laboratory fees, and incidental fees. Students who have a Foundation, Bucklew, or Promise Scholarship or have a tuition waiver are ineligible for consideration. Renewal is contingent on student performance.
The Herbert and Hannah Seigel Chemistry Scholarship will be awarded to a chemistry major with junior or senior rank. There is no residency or financial need restriction on this scholarship.
Further information about these scholarships can be obtained by contacting Professor Jeff Petersen, Associate Chairman, Department of Chemistry, P. O. Box 6045, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6045, phone: 304-293-3435 (ext. 6403); e-mail: jpeterse@wvu.edu. The scholarship application form can be downloaded as a pdf file.