Monetary Scholarships and Awards


Distinguished Chemistry Scholarship

$3000/yr
Renewable by maintaining a chemistry major with a 3.0 GPA.

Awarded to an incoming first year chemistry major who is likely to continue on to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry. The student must file an application with the department by January 12, 2006. An application form can be requested from either the department chair or the Office of Admissions (www.valpo.edu/admissions/) .


Edith S. Lessor Memorial Scholarships

Variable amount
Renewable by maintaining a chemistry major with a 3.0 GPA.

Awarded to female chemistry majors. Some are awarded to incoming students and some are awarded to current students. Contact the chemistry department chair for details.


Chemistry Department Scholarships (5)

$1000/yr
Renewable by maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

Awarded to incoming first year chemistry majors. These scholarships are awarded at the same time as the Dow Scholarship. Contact the chemistry department chair for details.


Charles W. Wolf Award

Currently around $1300.
Non-renewable one time award.

Awarded to a junior chemistry major in the pre-medical arts program.



Non-monetary Awards


CRC Freshman Chemistry Award

Awarded to the top first year student taking General Chemistry

Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry

Awarded to the top student taking Organic Chemistry

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

Awarded to the top third year student in the area of Analytical Chemistry

American Institute of Chemists Foundation Baccalaureate Student Award

Awarded to a graduating senior chemistry major

Valparaiso University Outstanding Senior Chemistry Award

Awarded to the preeminent graduating senior chemistry major