Botany Scholarship (College of Arts and Sciences)

To be eligible to apply for any of the Department of Biological Sciences scholarships, students must have successfully completed General Biology I and II. In addition all students must be enrolled full-time with a declared major in the Department of Biological Sciences during the semesters in which they hold any of these scholarships.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Major in Biology, with preference given to a student with interests in Botany
Applicants must provide:
- A completed application with essay
- Two recommendations from faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences or another science department at the University of Memphis or at another college or university, in the case of a transfer
student. One letter may be from an employer for students who have science-related work experience.
- Undergraduate transcript

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you successfully completed General Biology I and II?
  2. Please provide a current copy of your transcript from the Registrar’s Office.
  3. Do you have an interest in Botany?
  4. Please submit an essay describing your academic goals and career plans; explaining how this scholarship would assist in attaining these goals. Provide information on experiences and activities that you believe would be helpful to the scholarship committee as it considers your application. Examples might include work experience and volunteer activities.
  5. Department of Biological Sciences Recommendations
    • Department of Biological Sciences Recommendation 1 of 2
    • Department of Biological Sciences Recommendation 2 of 2
  6. Please upload your resume.
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