The scholarship process for all undergraduates and all scholarships (both major specific ones and all general scholarships) begins with . Graduate students can also follow this process, though most of the available scholarship funding is for undergraduates. See the graduate student funding page for more information.
How and when to apply:
- Log into the portal and your general application. This must be done a minimum of once per school year but we recommend doing this twice a year at the start of each semester (September and January).
- In the portal, complete the Letters & Science scholarship
application. Here is where you will upload a copy
of your transcript (also recommended to be done in September and
January).
Completing steps 1 and 2 will match you to most scholarships based on the information you enter. - You may see scholarships on your Panther Scholarship Portal dashboard that you can 鈥淎pply To.鈥� These are scholarships which require additional information beyond steps 1 and 2. Complete any of these you wish to apply for.
The Panther Scholarship Portal can also be used to find that have registered with 51猎奇. These may be scholarships sponsored by local or national organizations, fraternal clubs or other companies outside of 51猎奇.
Students are responsible for reading and understanding 51猎奇鈥檚 policies regarding scholarship applications. Please pay particular attention to the section on the use of AI (such as Chat GPT).
In the portal, the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers these scholarships and awards just for their students.
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Scholarship or Award
This award is open to graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who have a research focus on analytical chemistry. Eligible students must be working in compound identification and quantification using chromatography methods in conjunction with mass spectrometry. We especially encourage students to apply, who have conducted collaborative work with companies focused on analytical chemistry.
Other criteria include:
- good academic standing
- in years 2 to 5 of graduate studies
- engaged in drug discovery research with a focus on bio-analytical drug characterization and advancement of mass spectrometry methodologies
Award: $2,500.00
Donor: Eurofins Scientific
Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in Chemistry
Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for graduate students in chemistry as chosen by the department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.
Award: Varies
Chemistry Research Excellence Award
When funds are available, merit awards for graduate students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry engaged in exceptional research activities. No application and recipients are selected by faculty members.
Award: Varies
Chemistry/Biochemistry Award
When funds are available, meritorious Chemistry or Biochemistry students are chosen by faculty for awards or scholarships. No awards are expected from this fund at this time.
Award: Varies
Donor: Sterling Pharma Solutions
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry General Scholarship or Award
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry periodically awards meritorious students. There is no application process and students are selected by faculty.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Scholarship or Award
Multiple awards are given for outstanding performance in chemistry research, coursework, and/or student teaching. Students are selected by the faculty and no application is needed.
Award: Varies
Donor: Multiple Donors
Dr. Barbara J. England & Dr. Walter B. England Chemistry Graduate Research Fellowship
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry awards these fellowships to meritorious graduate students in their master鈥檚 or doctoral chemistry program. Recipients are selected by chemistry faculty and there is no student application process.
Award: Varies
Donor: Dr. Barbara J. England
Durward C. Layde Memorial Scholarship
The Durward C. Layde Memorial Scholarship is given to a chemistry or biochemistry major with junior or senior standing, academic merit, and demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA. Second degree students are not eligible.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.
Award: Varies up to $2,000
Donor: The late Mary Layde and the Layde family
George Keulks Memorial Scholarship & Award
Multiple awards are given for outstanding performance in chemistry research, coursework, and/or student teaching. The Department will notify students when various competitions are open for entry.
Award: Varies up to $1,000
Donor: Friends and family of the late Dr. George Keulks
Gloria Moczynski Student Teacher Award
The Gloria Moczynski Student Teacher Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in teaching chemistry, either as a TA or through the Supplemental Instruction program. There is no application. Recipients are selected by the faculty.
Award: Varies up to $1,000
Donor: The Estate of Dr. James J. Magnino, M.D.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny Scholarship
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny fund supports one STEM major in the College of Letters & Science with a $1,000 scholarship. Eligible students will hold sophomore, junior, or senior standing, will be in good academic standing, and will have demonstrated financial need. Second degree students who already hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree are not eligible.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.
Award: $1,000
Donor: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Joseph (Starr) Diny Scholarship Fund
James Krogh Scholarship
The James Krogh Scholarship is awarded to select undergraduate or graduate students whose major field of study is a degree program offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the 51猎奇 College of Letters and Science.
Award: Varies up to $5000
Donor: Brian Krogh
Peter Kovacic Award in Organic Chemistry
Peter Kovacic Awards are given to one or more students who have achieved academic excellence in organic chemistry. Faculty members in chemistry select the recipient(s) and there is no student application needed.
Award: Varies
Donor: The Estate of Dr. James J. Magnino, M.D.
Sosnovsky Award for Excellence in Graduate Research
Awards for excellence in chemistry research are given to one or more graduate students in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry as selected by the faculty. There is no student application process.
Award: Varies up to $1,500
Donor: The late Christine and George Sosnovsky
Timothy George Vrakas Memorial Scholarship
The Timothy George Vrakas Memorial Scholarship is given to a biochemistry major or intended major with high academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, and junior or senior standing. Eligible students will be working on their first bachelor鈥檚 degree; second degree students are not eligible.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year between February and March. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring are for the folllowing Fall ; students graduating in May or August are not eligible.
Award: Varies up to $2,500
Donor: Paul and Evelyn Vrakas