College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Chemistry

Scholarships for Undergraduates

Chemistry is an exciting and rapidly changing area of science. Men and women chemists enjoy the thrill of discovery areas such as:

If you enjoy solving problems...if you want to contribute to new knowledge to science...if you like working with people...if you want to be part of a scientific team...consider Chemistry.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

The following scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding high school seniors who plan to major in Chemistry at Iowa State University.

The Clifford C. Hach Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for education and in particular for undergraduate scholarships in the field of Chemistry. The scholarship, funded by the Clifford C. Hach Memorial Fund, will fund $6,000 (payable in two increments) during the first academic year. This four- year scholarship may be renewed each year as long as the student remains in good academic standing (3.0 GPA) and remains a chemistry major.

Criteria:

The Hach Scientific Foundation Chemistry Teacher Scholarship

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for chemistry scholarships. The scholarship shall be for an annual amount of $6,000*, to be reviewed and approved by the Board of the Hach Scientific Foundation on a yearly basis.

Criteria:

Term:
All scholarships awarded hereunder shall be for one year, but may be renewed upon reapplication and continued adherence to the criteria stated previously.

Hack Scholars
Hach Scholars
Front row: Jennifer Streff, Kathryn Hach Darrow, Muriel Hach, Bruce Hach
Back row: Alex Buck, Grant Kellogg, Matthew Moffit, Alyse Hurd, Brett Hamilton

Scholarships for Chemistry Majors

Scholarships are also awarded each year to current outstanding students within the Department of Chemistry. Students interested in a major in chemistry may apply for any of these scholarships.

Dr. George E. Felton Endowed Scholarship Fund

Because of Dr. Felton's academic success, graduating in the top 3 percent in the Division of Industrial Science (Class of 1931), and his research expertise, the award will be made based on academic achievement. The scholarship shall be open to any junior majoring in chemistry and may be renewed for the senior year.

Paul C. Oksnee Chemistry Scholarship

After high school graduation Paul began working with a local company that produced animal supplements, specifically, preventative antibiotics in animal feed. It was during this time he became interested in earning his degree in Chemistry. Paul's passion for becoming a chemist helped him through the tough courses at both Grand View College and Iowa State University. After earning his degree from ISU, he began working at Abbott Laboratory in Illinois. He spent nearly 30 years as a chemist for Abbott. Paul's hopes to help others who are seeking a degree in Chemistry to succeed by offering this scholarship.

Glen A Russell Memorial Chemistry Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Martha E. Russell and is supported by Dr. Russell, friends, family and former students of Dr. Glen Russell, longtime faculty member of Iowa State University in the field of organic chemistry. This scholarship is intended for advanced students interested in pursuing chemistry as a career.

H. F. Plagens Chemistry Scholarship

This scholarship was established by H. F. and Wanda Plagens to provide support for outstanding undergraduate students in the Department of Chemistry.

Noble Hines Scholarship in Chemistry

Noble Hines received his Master of Science Degree from the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University in 1925. After working in the soft drink industry for a period of time, he was able to pursue his love of teaching by accepting a position on the faculty at Long Beach City College in California. Mr. Hines made provisions in his estate to support scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate chemistry students at Iowa State University. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry.

Dr. and Mrs. R. Q. Thompson Scholarship

Dr. Thompson earned his B.S. in Chemistry in 1948 and then went on to earn both a M.S. and Ph.D. at Penn State University in the early 50's. Dr. Thompson pursued his love of chemistry with a career in industry with Eli Lilly. This scholarship is to provide funds based on need to two undergraduate chemistry students within the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarships

The LAS College office (202 Catt Hall) will award more than 16 scholarships in spring 05 for the 2005-06 academic year. The LAS Scholarship web page lists these scholarships as well as links to the university and departmental scholarship web sites/home pages. The LAS web page also had an on-line application to make the application process easy. Students may apply at any time. The due date for most scholarship applications is either February 1 or 15. To access the scholarship information and on-line application for LAS Scholarships please go to http://www.las.iastate.edu/students/scholarships/

You should read the instructions at the link found below before you fill out the application!

For further information please contact:

The Undergraduate Scholarship Committee
Department of Chemistry
1608 Gilman Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

Tel: 515-294-6352
Fax: 515-294-0105
Email:

rmharris (at) iastate (dot) edu