The Dr. H. Michael Stahr Undergraduate Scholarship in Chemistry has been established by his loving wife and life partner Irene Stahr to honor Dr. Stahr’s lifetime scientific accomplishments. The scholarship will provide financial support for incoming freshman through recognition of their scholarship, character, service and leadership; and with a desire to impact the field of Chemistry.

Dr. Stahr known to his friends and colleagues as “Mike”, was a hardworking farm boy from White, South Dakota, who grew up to be an internationally-known scientist. Mike earned his Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State, a Masters in Physical-Analytical Chemistry from Union College in New York and a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Iowa State University. He worked as a chemist for General Electric and Philip Morris before joining the staff at the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Iowa State University advancing to a full professor and chief chemist. His work sent him on world travels, including Austria to assist with setting up a laboratory. In 1991, he penned a 368 page book "Analytical Methods in Toxicology” which “provided practicing analysts in toxicology with the most detailed, practically-oriented handbook.” He received a patent for the "volatilization of antimicrobial drugs" that was accepted by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service and Food and Drug Administration.

Criteria and Selection Process: This scholarship is to provide funds based on two criteria 1) the student must be an incoming freshman majoring in Chemistry 2) preference will be given to an undergraduate student with a rural background. An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

This scholarship was established in 1998 through the generosity of the Hach family and the Hach Scientific Foundation. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for education and in particular for undergraduate scholarships in the field of Chemistry. 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 and Selection Process: Incoming students complete and submit an application (please see links below for application and instructions for applying). All applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Awards Committee. An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

• The recipient shall be a citizen of the United States and enrolled as a full-time student, preference may be given to applicants from the State of Iowa.
• The selection shall be based on scholarship, character, cooperation and aspiration of the student to make a contribution to the chemical/teaching profession.
• The recipient shall demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

This scholarship was established by the Hach Scientific Foundation and is now managed by the American Chemical Society. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for post-secondary education and to encourage undergraduate chemistry majors to pursue a high school teaching career after graduation.

Scholars receive $6,000 per academic year so long as the scholar continues to meet eligibility requirements outlined below.

Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment at Iowa State University.
• Major in chemistry and complete educational program.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Citizen of the United States or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Expressed intention to teach high school chemistry after graduation.

The Nancy Cole Spencer Scholarship in Chemistry is established in her memory by her children to honor her and her desire to provide a means for future generations to pursue a chemistry degree from Iowa State University.

Nancy Spencer, the oldest of four children from Webster Groves, Missouri, began her studies at Iowa State University during the latter years of World War II. Nancy was one of only six women to graduate in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While at ISU, Nancy was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and continued to be active in both Gamma Phi and the Iowa State University Alumni Association throughout her life.

Nancy began her career as a chemist with Ralston Purina. She relocated to Houston, Texas in 1951 and joined the staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital as a radioisotope technician supporting cancer research. In 1955 she married George O. Spencer, Jr. and left M.D. Anderson after the birth of the first of their three children. Nancy supported education, science, and medicine through many volunteer hours with local hospitals, Gamma Phi Beta charity events, and the medical museum within the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Nancy Spencer died on May 21, 2016 at the age of 89. This scholarship represents her lifelong wish that future generations will benefit from and cherish, like she did, a Bachelor degree in Chemistry from Iowa State University.

Criteria and Selection Process:

• Recipients shall be majoring in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Recipients shall be full-time students as determined by the administering authority.
• Recipients shall be citizens of the United States as permitted by Federal and State law, and University policy.
• Preference shall be given to students who are in good academic standing as determined by the administering authority.

Dale and Sonya Margerum met at Iowa State University while Dale was working on his PhD in Chemistry and Sonya was working for the Ames Laboratory. After earning his PhD Dale and Sonya moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, where Sonya was the mayor for 24 consecutive years, and Dale was a long-time faculty member and the Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Purdue.

Criteria and Selection Process:

• Recipients shall be enrolled in the Department of Chemistry.
• Recipients shall have demonstrated financial need as determined by the office of Student Financial Aid.
• Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Dr. Jackson earned his B.S. in Chemistry in 1953 and then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1957 from Iowa State University. Dr. Jackson spent much of his career in industry with Eli Lilly.

Criteria and Selection Process: This scholarship is to provide funds based on two criteria 1) the undergraduate student must be majoring in chemistry and 2) the undergraduate student must be a resident of Iowa. An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

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.

Criteria: The scholarship shall be open to any junior majoring in chemistry and may be renewed for the senior year. An honorarium of $500 is awarded to each recipient.

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. An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

Criteria:

• Interest in pursuing a graduate degree.
• Completed organic series with B or better.
• Preference to US Citizen.
• Preference given to junior and seniors.

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.

Criteria: This scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry. An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

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.

Criteria:

• Min. GPA of 2.5.
• FAFSA, must demonstrate need.
• Preference given to highest cumulative GPA

An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

This scholarship was established in 2011 by Dr. David Lee Phillips in honor of his father Leroy. Dr. Phillips graduated with a B.S in chemistry from Iowa State University in 1984 and then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at Irvine in 1989. Dr. Phillips currently serves as the Department Chair and Professor at the University of Hong Kong.

Criteria:

• Must be majoring in chemistry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• FAFSA, must demonstrate need.
• This scholarship is for one year and is not renewable.

An honorarium is awarded to the student(s) based on current funding.

Dr. M. Mark Midland graduated from Iowa State University in 1968 with a chemistry degree before earning a Ph.D. from Purdue. Dr. Midland spent his professional career in academia at the University of California, Riverside as a tenured faculty member in the chemistry department. Dr. Midland conducted organic chemistry research relating to the development of new reagents for the synthesis of natural products.

Dr. Midland is establishing this scholarship to help the chemistry department recruit excellent students.

Criteria: The scholarship is open to any chemistry major and may be renewed at the direction of the Chair.

The Alan Burnham Undergraduate Research Scholarship was established by Dr. Alan Burnham in 2015. The scholarship provides undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct fundamental and enabling research with graduate students and faculty members related to biofuels and/or biomass feedstock chemicals in the Department of Chemistry.

Criteria and Selection Process:

• Recipients shall be majoring in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.
• Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Recipients shall be conducting fundamental and enabling research related to biofuels and/or biomass feedstock in the Department of Chemistry as determined by the administrating authority.
• First preference shall be given to students who graduated from an Iowa high school as determined by the administrating authority.
• Second preference shall be given to students who are enrolled in a cross-disciplinary program as determined by the administering authority.

Jonathan and Susan Rich both attended Iowa State University. Jonathan earned a degree in chemistry and was afforded the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Tom Barton during his sophomore year. This experience and along with the small stipend helped push Jonathan to graduate and later attend graduate school at the University of Wisconsin before starting a successful career. Jonathan credits his research acumen as having helped him succeed in business. He is the recently retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Berry Plastics Corporation. The Donors are establishing this Account to assist currently chemistry students to receive the same hands-on research experience as Jonathan experienced as an undergraduate at Iowa State.

Criteria and Selection Process:

• Recipients shall be majoring in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and sciences.
• Recipients shall be full-time students as determined by the administering authority.
• Recipients shall be citizens of the United States as permitted by the Federal and State law and University policy.
• Preference shall be given to students who are in good academic standing as determined by the administering authority.

Mrs. Hudson earned her B.S. in Chemistry in 1963 and then went on to earn a M.S. in Chemistry in 1977 from Florida Atlantic University. Mr. Hudson earned his B.S. in Aero Space Engineering in 1963 and went on to earn a M.B.A from Florida Atlantic University in 1972. Mrs. Hudson founded and is CEO of Surface Chemist of Florida. It is Mrs. Hudson’s experience as a chemistry student, as a professional chemist, and as an employer that hands-on experience is vital to understanding chemical principles and creatively contributing to science. This scholarship is to provide funds for undergraduate research experience.

Distinguished Professor Robert J. Angelici was a faculty member in the ISU Chemistry Department from 1963 to 2007. He taught general and inorganic chemistry courses to undergraduates and organometallic and inorganic courses at the graduate level. He was author (and later co-author) of the laboratory text, Synthesis and Technique in Inorganic Chemistry. His research group published contributions in the areas of bioinorganic, organometallic chemistry and catalysis.

The donor established this fund to provide an annual undergraduate award that would pay expenses for an undergraduate chemistry major to attend a chemistry conference at which the student would present the results of his/her research.

To apply fill out the application here.