National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship - (New Incoming Freshman (HS Students))

For Academic Year 2019-20 – The NSF Chemistry STEM Scholarship (High School Students Entering ISU) is awarded to students pursuing the BS, BA in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry. Students must be incoming Freshman. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Financial need is required. Must be U.S. Citizen or eligible non-Citizen. Preference will be given to students whose goal upon graduation is to work in the chemical or biochemical sciences or to attend a chemistry-related graduate program. (Please NOTE: Students intending to enter health professional programs such as pharmacy, medical or dental school are not eligible for this scholarship).

Donor
National Science Foundation, (NSF) Stem Scholarship-For New Transfer and Continuing Biochemistry/Chemistry Students
Award
Up to $10,000 (scholarship may be renewable for future years contingent upon available funding & eligibility )
Deadline
08/09/2019
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry?
  2. Are you intending to enter a health professional programs such as pharmacy, medical or dental school (if yes you will be excluded)?
  3. Provide name of the High School from which you have or will be graduating.
  4. Provide your High School Chemistry Teacher's name.
  5. Provide your High School Math/Science Teacher's name.
  6. Please attach your "unofficial" High School Transcript.
  7. Please attach your most recent High School Class Schedule.
  8. I understand that I MUST complete a current FAFSA (fafsa.gov) before the deadline to be considered for this scholarship opportunity.
  9. STATEMENT: Provide an essay describing why you want to study chemistry at Idaho State University and ultimately pursue a career in chemistry or biochemistry. Please be aware that strong emphasis is put on this section of the application by the selection committee. Be as complete as possible. 500-1000 words is sufficient.
  10. 1st Letters of Reference (NSF Chemistry): Please request two letters of reference providing insight into your personal character, potential, motivation and ability to successfully complete a rigorous chemistry program. For "Recent High School Students" (no college credits post high school): One reference must be from a High School Chemistry/Science Teacher and a second from a Math/ Science Teacher. You should notify these individuals to expect an email regarding this request. You are responsible for ensuring references are submitted by the required deadline.
  11. 2nd Letter of Reference (NSF Chemistry):
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