The following is a summary of awards and scholarships given by the Biology Department at Middle Tennessee State University. Applications are available online* and in the Biology Department Office. In addition to the awards and scholarships listed below, the department participates in the Academic Service Scholarship program administered through the office of financial aid. Under this program the student is obligated for five hours of work per week. All interested individuals should contact the Biology Department Office in Davis Science Building, Room 128, or call (615) 898-2847.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Outstanding Awards

Clay M. Chandler Outstanding Freshman Biology Award and Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding student in general biology classes. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Ralph E. Sharp Outstanding Sophomore Award and Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Biology major of sophomore standing. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Philip M. Mathis Outstanding Junior Award and Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Biology major of junior standing. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Peter I. Karl Outstanding Senior Award
Awarded to a Biology major of senior standing who will graduate in May or August, or who graduated in December. Award announced in April. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Mary C. Dunn Freshman Scholarships
Awarded annually to an incoming freshman Biology major. Given to the first and second place scorers on a departmental exam given to high school seniors in April each year. Registration and information through the Biology Dept. Office. Two $1500 scholarships ($750 each semester) awarded.

Patrick J. Doyle Freshman Scholarship
Awarded annually to an incoming freshman Biology major. Given to the third place scorer on a departmental exam given to high school seniors in April each year. Registration and information through the Biology Dept. Office. $1000 scholarship ($500 each semester) awarded.

Ellis Rucker Freshman Scholarship
Awarded annually to an incoming freshman Biology major. Given to the fourth place scorer on a departmental exam given to high school seniors in April each year. Registration and information through the Biology Dept. Office. $500 for fall semester awarded.

Junior Scholarships

Kevin Driver Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student for summer study. Junior standing (minimum of 85 hours earned) with an interest in Ecology/Field Biology, Physical Therapy or Sports Medicine. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

James R. Kemp Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of junior or senior standing (minimum of 85 hours earned) minoring in secondary education. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

*Charles R. McGhee Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of junior, senior, or graduate standing seeking licensure to teach science. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

David Sanborn Ecology Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding junior who has shown an interest in the area of field biology. Must have completed at least one field biology course with evidence of academic excellence. Award announced in April. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Eugene F. Strobel Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of junior standing (60-100 hours earned), who plans a teaching career at the secondary or college level. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Graduate Scholarships

Sarah F. Barlow Scholarship
Awarded to graduate teaching assistant who plans to teach at the secondary or college level. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Kurt E. Blum Botany Research Scholarship
Awarded in support of graduate research in botany. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

William H. Butler, Jr. Graduate Research Scholarship
To provide support for expenses associated with thesis research. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded. 

Mary C. Dunn Graduate Scholarship
To support research efforts. Awards announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Two scholarships of up to $2000 each (up to $1000 per semester) awarded.

J.L. Fletcher Graduate Scholarship
Awarded to a beginning Biology graduate student. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Thomas E. Hemmerly Graduate Research Support Fund
To provide travel and/or special equipment necessary for thesis research. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Charles Holland Biology Club Scholarship
Available to students enrolled in the graduate program. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Brian Miller Graduate Research Scholarship
To support research of second year graduate students conducting field studies on Herpetology or Biospelelogy in TN. Award is for purchase of equipment, supplies or support travel to and from research sites. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Dennis Mullen Vertebrate Biology/Aquatic Ecology Research Scholarship
Awarded to graduate students engaged in research in Vertebrate Biology or Aquatic Ecology. Award is for purchase of equipment, supplies or support travel to and from research sites. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Marion R. Wells Graduate Research Scholarship
To provide support for thesis research conducted during summer months. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

John M. Zamora Graduate Research Scholarship
To provide support for expenses associated with thesis research. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Undergraduate Miscellaneous Awards

George Davis Scholarship
Awarded to a non-traditional Biology major of sophomore standing or above. Must have been out of college for at least four years. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Elliott Dawson/BioVentures Biotechnology Scholarship 
Awarded to a Biology major of junior standing or above who has taken, or currently enrolled in Biotechnology.  No application required.  Up to $1000 awarded each fall and spring semester.

Freeman P. Jordan, Jr. Scholarship - Awarded to a Biology major in support of research in Microbiology or Molecular Biology.  Awards possible throughout the year.  No application deadline.  Up to $500 per year awarded.

*John D. DuBois Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students to provide travel for paper presentations at scientific meetings. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

*Padgett Kelly Research Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student to support summer studies or field research in ecology or conservation Biology. Award is for purchase of equipment, supplies or support travel to and from research sites. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

*Mitchell Magid Scholarship
A scholarship for work with the Environmental Education Center. Available to a student of any classification level. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Mary Ann Harrison McClary and Richard E. McClary Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding Biology major who is at least of sophomore standing by Faculty recommendation. No application required.  Minimum of $800 awarded.

*George G. Murphy Research Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student to purchase supplies or support travel associated with research projects. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

*John A. Patton Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of sophomore or above (including graduate) standing for research support or summer study. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $1,500 per year awarded.

J. Gerald Parchment Biological Field Station Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of sophomore or above standing for summer study at any field station. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Maria de los Reyes Microbiology Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of sophomore standing or above who has completed Biology 1110, 1120, 2120 and 2230 by the spring semester, and has declared an emphasis in microbiology. Award announced in April, scholarship given for the succeeding fall semester. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Wayne Rosing Biology Scholarship
Awarded to a Biology major of junior standing with a minor in secondary education or who has Botany as their emphasis area. Award announced in April. Application deadline 15 February. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

Sarah H. Swain Undergraduate Research Scholarship
To purchase supplies or support travel associated with research projects. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 awarded per year.

C.W. Wiser Medical/Allied Health Award and Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating student who will continue studies in the medical sciences. at a school of medical technology, or other allied health field. Awarded in April by Faculty recommendation. No application required. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

*Stephen M. Wright Research Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student to support any aspect associated with research in microbiology or biotechnology. Awards possible throughout the year. No application deadline. Maximum of $500 per year awarded.

* Available to both Undergraduate and Graduate Students

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