The following scholarships and awards will be granted to students in the College of Natural Sciences this spring. Announcements of awards will be made at the CNS Honors Dinner on Thursday, April 6, 1995.
LOUIS BEGEMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
This scholarship, established in memory of Louis
Begeman, former professor of physics, is given to two
outstanding students of junior standing for use during
their senior year. Candidates are to be in the top
third of their class. Preference is given to students
of physics or chemistry who are planning on enrolling
for graduate study. Two yearly scholarships of at
least $200 each are given.
DEAN'S STUDENT AWARD:
This award of $100 is given annually to one student
(undergraduate or graduate) in the College of Natural
Sciences to recognize superior achievement.
C. W. LANTZ UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and
encourage worthy senior students in the fields of
biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, science,
and science education. Applicants must have at least a
3.0 GPA overall and must have completed a minimum of 48
hours (at least 32 from UNI) at the time of
application. Several academic-year scholarships of
$1,200 each may be awarded. These scholarships are
provided through the will of Dr. C. W. Lantz, former
head of the Department of Science.
CLIFFORD McCOLLUM SCHOLARSHIP:
The purpose of this $800 scholarship is to recognize
undergraduate student scholarship and service in the
College of Natural Sciences and to acknowledge the
potential for future professional development.
Applicants must have a major in the College of Natural
Sciences, at least a 3.25 GPA overall, and a minimum of
90 semester hours of credit (at least 45 from UNI).
The scholarship is provided through contributions from
friends of Clifford McCollum, former head of the
Department of Science and dean of the College of
Natural Sciences, who retired from UNI in 1984 after 34
years of service.
DOROTHY MUZZEY SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM:
This program is designed to assist chemistry or physics
students in the completion of their undergraduate
studies. Applicants must have completed a minimum of
60 semester hours of credit. Selection is based on
financial need, scholarly achievement, and potential in
the major field. The amount of the loan is determined
by the student's need, with a maximum award of $1,500.
The interest rate on the loan is 5 percent, with
repayment to begin 90 days after graduation.
IRENE M. THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP:
Each college may award at least one of these $500
scholarships. In the College of Natural Sciences, need
is not necessarily a factor in the selection of the
recipient; all undergraduate and graduate students
continuing at UNI are eligible. Contribution as a
student to the total program of the College and
department is the primary criterion for nomination and
selection.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Monday, January 23, 1995: Application forms for
CNS scholarships and/or awards are available in the
student's major department office.
2. Friday, February 10, 1995: Application forms must
be turned in to the student's department office.
3. Friday, February 17, 1995: Students will be
notified after department select their nominees for
various scholarships and awards.
4. Friday, March 3, 1995: Nominees will be
responsible for arranging letters of recommendation to
be sent to their department heads.
5. March 9, 1995: Application forms turned into
departments must be sent to CNS office.
6. March 16, 1995: CNS heads select scholarship/award
winners.