The following scholarships are available to current UNI students. You are encouraged to apply for the general CNS scholarships as this will make you eligible for all of the scholarships that CNS offers for which you qualify as well as the Science Education scholarships.
Applications can be accessed through the Common Scholarship Application on the Financial Aid web page:https://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/finaid/forms/scholarship_app/scholarship_app.cgi
Science Teaching Scholarships
For 2009-2010
For current UNI Science Teaching majors
This will make you eligible for all Science Teaching scholarships, which are available for Biology Teaching, Chemistry Teaching, Earth Science Teaching, Physics Teaching, All Science Teaching, and Middle/Junior High Science Teaching majors.
Deadline: February 15 - extended to March 1
Complete application includes:
1. Online Common Scholarship Application for Undergraduates
2. Statement of teaching goals. Upload My Statement (do NOT forget this!)
3. Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (required for the Floyd and Orhtmann Scholarships)
4. List the names of 2 professors who could be contacted by the committee for a recommendation.
Grace Ohrtman Endowed Scholarship
Guidelines
The fund is to be used to provide scholarship support, including room board & tuition, for needy Science Education majors who intend to teach for at least 3 yrs in Iowa upon graduation.
Requirements
Must have a FAFSA on file with Financial Aid.
Must be in good academic standing and indicate intent to teach in Iowa.
Funding for 2009-1010
Two scholarships
James & Cynthia Kenyon Endowed Scholarship
Guidelines
Recipient shall be a graduate of Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls IA; a major in the College of Natural Sciences, with preference given to Science Education (teaching).
Requirements
Must be in good academic standing
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
Gary and Myrna Floyd Endowed Scholarship
Guidelines
The recipient should be in one of three programs: All Science Teaching, Middle/Junior High School Science Teaching, or Biology Major-Teaching.
Requirements
Must have a FAFSA on file with Financial Aid.
Demonstrate merit and financial need with preference given to students entering their senior year.
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
Albert A. Potter Endowed Science Scholarship
Guidelines
Recipient should have a major or minor in science education (All Sciences or Middle/Jr. High Science) or a major in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics with a teacher preparation program.
Requirements
A minimum of 65 cr. hrs. (completed /enrolled in) and a declared science (teaching) major is required. A declaration of, and official admittance to, the teacher education program at UNI.
Consideration given to Overall GPA, GPA in the teaching major and Professional Education sequence, financial need, and indication of promise of successful secondary science teaching
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
College of Natural Sciences Scholarships
For 2009-2010
For current College of Natural Science majors:
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Deadline: February 15 - extended to March 1
To be eligible for general CNS scholarships, you must complete the following
1. Online Common Scholarship Application for Undergraduates
2. Provide a statement of educational and career goals. Upload My Statement
3. Answer the two questions below.
Yes No Are you planning on enrolling for graduate study?
Yes No Are you a U.S. citizen?
The following scholarship requires additional materials (as stated below):
Complete application includes:
1. Online Common Scholarship Application for Undergraduates
2. Two letters of recommendation from faculty in your major or minor department. (provide names)
CW Lantz
Guidelines
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and encourage worthy senior student in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, science, and science education.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least s 3.00 BGPA overall and must have completed a minimum of 48 hours (at least 32 at UNI) at the time of application.
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
Student First Scholarship
Guidelines The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and encourage worthy students majoring in the College of Natural Sciences.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least a 3.00 GPA overall.
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
Clifford McCollum
Guidelines
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize undergraduate student scholarships and service in the College of Natural Sciences and to acknowledge the potential for future professional development.
Requirements
Applicants must have a major in the College of Natural Science, at least a 3.25 BPA overall, and a minimum of 90 semester hours of credit (at least 45 from UNI).
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
Irene M. Thompson Scholarship
Guidelines
All undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Natural Sciences who are continuing at UNI are eligible.
Requirements
Contribution as a student to the total program of the College and department is the primary criterion.
Funding for 2009-1010
One scholarship
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