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  SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Federation of  Fly Fishers (South Eastern Council) $1,000 college grant program

(in honor of Fred Stevenson  - founding president of the FFF/SEC).

Application deadline: May 15, 2008

My name is Mike Arnold. I am the VP-Education for the Federation of Fly Fishers South Eastern Council. The FFF South Eastern Council has a $1,000 college grant program (in honor of Fred Stevenson - founding president of the FFF/SEC). The Council makes this grant available to qualifying students of "public" colleges and universities within the geographical boundaries of our Council (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana (East of the Mississippi River), Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee).
 

Please visit our website at WWW.FFFSEC.ORG/Z_Education.html for verification of this grant and to see some prior years’ winners.

I am now accepting applications for this grant for the 2008 award, the winner of which will be announced at the FFF/SEC Annual Conclave on May 28-30, 2008 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. These applications must consist of the following:

A. A single page cover letter introducing the student (giving his name, age, grade
    level, major course of study, and approximate GPA) and making the request to be
    considered for the FFF/SEC Fred Stevenson Scholarship Award.

B. Additional pages describing the student's field of study and, in particular, any past,
    current or ongoing project(s) in which he/she is involved.

C. A copy of the student's grade transcript and letter as indicated in item #4 below.

RED BARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are due: TBA

The Northern Kentucky Flyfishers have established The Red Barrington Scholarship Program for the purpose of furthering the education of outstanding students majoring in Environmental Science or Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky University.  Awards are made annually to students based upon the following selection procedure.

Eligibility: Applicant must:

1. Be a declared major in Environmental Science or Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky University

2. Have at least sophomore standing (30 semester hours or more, successfully completed) as of January 1st of the calendar year in which they are applying

3. Be engaged in or have completed, an undergraduate research project judged by the supervising faculty member as evidence of the student's outstanding potential for research in an area having major environmental impact.  Water quality is an example of such an area of research.

Submission materials given to the Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Flyfishers:

1. The applicants and their research supervisors will provide a brief written description of the student's research activities in an area having major environmental impact.  Again, water quality is a prime example of such an area of research.

2. The Chairperson of the Biological Sciences Department and the Director of the Environmental Science Program will use their professional judgment to rank the applicants on the basis of the demonstrated quality of the students' work in completing the research projects in which they are engaged.

All application materials must be submitted to the Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Flyfishers by the deadline announced at the time of applications.  

The Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Flyfishers will announce the Scholarship recipients within a month of the close of applications.

It is the expectation of the Northern Kentucky Flyfishers that the scholarship recipients will use the award to further their education through their continued undergraduate research activities.  In August, following confirmation from the Chairperson of the Biological Sciences Department that the student is enrolled at the University for Fall Semester classes, and is continuing to work actively on the project described in their application materials, a check for the full amount of the scholarship will be sent to the student.

It is anticipated that the award recipients will be among the honored guests at the club's annual banquet in November.  At that time they will be presented with a certificate in honor of their award.

Red Barrington Scholarships are renewable for subsequent years at the discretion of the club based upon continued eligibility of the applicant and quality of their research project.

GREAVES SCHOLARSHIPS

[The William H. Greaves Undergraduate Scholars Program in Science and Engineering]

Applications are due: February 1, 2008 (Use One-Step Scholarship Application described above)

Greaves scholars will receive in-state tuition and a book allowance. Scholarships are renewable depending on the total number of semester hours earned and student classification, provided the scholar earns at least 24 credit hours each academic year and continues to meet the stated criteria

Eligibility: Current or transfer students must:

1. declare a major in one of the following disciplines:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Pre-engineering, or Engineering Technology

2. have and maintain a cumulative 3.00 grade point average

3. maintain a 3.00 grade point average in the major

4. have excellent performance and potential for success as indicated by academic record and recommendation of the faculty of the major department.

Application forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid and at their website: http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/Scholarships.htm  

Greaves Undergraduate Summer Fellowships

Applications are due: TBA

Guidelines (click here)

Eligibility: Current or transfer students must:

1. be a major in Biology

2. have a cumulative GPA of 3.0

3. maintain a 3.0 GPA in the major

4. obtain a recommendation from a faculty member for the proposed research

CINSAM SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate Scholars Program in Science and Mathematics

Applications are due: February 1, 2008 (Use One-Step Scholarship Application described above)

Eligibility: First-time freshman must have an ACT score of 25 or higher; must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class; must be a Math or Science major. Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA in their major of 3.0.

Amount: Full in-state tuition, textbook award and housing allowance.

Duration: One academic year, excluding summer session.

Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance

Application forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid and at their website: http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/Scholarships.htm 

BIOLOGY SECOND CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Application due: February 1, 2008 (Use One-Step Scholarship Application described above)

Eligibility: Must be a full-time, declared Biological Sciences major other than an entering freshman. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Must submit an essay on a specified topic. Must have participated in community service and/or campus activities or projects. Finalists must have an participate in a personal interview.

Amount: $1,000.

Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

Contact: Department of Biological Sciences (859)572-5110

Application forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid and at their website: http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/Scholarships.htm 

Application Due: February 1, 2008 (Use One-Step Scholarship Application described above)

Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 with a declared major.

Amount: In-state tuition.

Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance

Application forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid and at their website: http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/Scholarships.htm 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AWARDS

THE JOHN W. THIERET UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD

(Nominations due to Biological Sciences office by March 15, 2008)

Sponsored by the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky University

The award consists of a check for $150.00.  The recipient's name will be engraved on a plaque located adjacent to the entrance to the department office, and he/she will be recognized at the Senior Awards Reception Spring Semester.

This undergraduate research award is designed to recognize a graduating senior, biology major, who has done original research of publishable quality in the biological sciences.  The following criteria must be met:

1. The student must be a senior biology major with a GPA of at least 3.00 in biology courses.

2. The student must have done original research under the direction of an NKU faculty member.  This research must include field or laboratory experience with the subject being researched even when the bulk of the research involves a literature synthesis.

3. Nominations may be made by any faculty member.  A letter of recommendation from the faculty member directing the research must be submitted with the application for the award.

4. The research work should have been presented at a research meeting, published, or accepted for publication.  Evidence of this must be provided with the application.  It may include a copy of the program of the meeting where the work was presented, a copy of the published abstract, a copy or reprint of the published paper, or a letter form an editor indicating that the work has been accepted for publication.

5. The award will be made during the annual "Senior Awards Reception". 

6. Nominations will be judged by the Scholarship Committee of the Department of Biological Sciences.  If none of the nominees is found to be deserving of the award, no award will be made.

The Clara L. Richards Awards in Biology were established in 1982 by Mr. Edward C. Richards in memory of his wife, who was long associated with Northern Kentucky University.  Clara Richards joined the faculty of Northern as a part-time instructor in 1959.  She became a full-time faculty member in 1965 and was made chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences in 1970.  After retiring as chairperson in 1973, she remained affiliated with Northern's Allied Health Programs until her death in 1979.

One or more awards of $250 will be made.  Completed applications, including a letter of support from a member of the faculty must be submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences.  Recipients will be notified in early May.

Criteria for the awards include:

1. The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at NKU and must be a major in biological sciences

2. The applicant must have 90 or more semester hours completed by the end of the spring semester in which application is made, but must not have received a degree.

3. The applicant must have shown a high level of activity in biological sciences

4. The applicant must have a high GPA

Each year the Faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences recognizes one of our graduating seniors as The Outstanding Graduate.  This award includes recognition during our Senior Awards Ceremony, placement of the recipient's name on a plaque located outside the departmental office, and a check for $100.

Eligibility for this award is, to a large extent, based on the individual's cumulative GPA.  However, in making the final decision there are several other areas of consideration.  These areas are as follows:

1. Science related activities, other than the usual course work, in which you have been involved during your university years.  This may include research projects with faculty, employment activities, cooperative education experiences, etc.

2. Extracurricular activities in which you have been involved while at Northern.  Also, leadership roles that you have held.

3. A breakdown of the course work completed at other universities prior to coming to Northern (if applicable).

NKU UNIVERSITY-WIDE STUDENT AWARDS

(Applications due February 22, 2008

(the award nominations are due to Paula Stapleton in AC 836 on Friday, February 22 with the anticipated selections being made by the end of March)

REGENTS AWARD

The Regents Award is given to a senior student who has demonstrated professionalism and leadership within the University Community and who has an emphasis on continuation of graduate level work.  A minimum grade point average of 3.3 is required.  The student may show evidence of the intent to pursue further educational opportunities.  This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements.  The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year.  This award is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.

PAUL J. SIPES AWARD

The Paul J. Sipes Award is presented to an outstanding senior student who displays (through documentation provided by the nominator and nominee) the personal qualities of honesty, character, and industry and who has actively participated in community affairs.  The person will also be strong academically, and, although a specific grade point average is not required, the individual's academic record should be given equal weight along with the listed personal qualities and community involvement.  This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements.  The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD

The University Service Award is given to a senior student who has provided outstanding service to the University through: (1) student involvement in such areas as sports, fraternity/sorority affiliations, intramural, student government, student organizations, the northerner, etc; (2) student involvement in civic organizations or agencies such as Easter Seals, Redwood, Boys Club, YMCA, Boy and Girl Scouts, Welcome House, etc.; and (3) academic achievement such as student publications, student presentations, grade point average, etc. While a minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required, the individual's academic record should be given equal weight with student involvement in both university and community activities.  This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements.  The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year.

EXCELSIOR AWARD

The Excelsior Award is presented to an outstanding senior student who has overcome great obstacles to achieve his/her academic pursuits.  These obstacles could be physical, emotional, financial, age, etc.  A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required. This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements. The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year. The award is sponsored by Student Development.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

The President's Award is given to a senior student who has greatly contributed to the development of a strong sense of community at Northern Kentucky University through special efforts to: break down barriers of discrimination, or promote international awareness or promote the interaction of traditional and nontraditional students, or promote diversity, or promote handicap awareness and access.  A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required.  This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements. The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year. This award is sponsored by the Student Activities Office.

FACULTY SENATE AWARD

The Faculty Senate Award is given to a senior student who has demonstrated exceptional skills and productivity in an independent study project.  An independent study project is defined as a faculty-supervised research or scholarly work, which has as its goal the publication, presentation and/or exhibition of the results.  The project should be conducted outside of a formal classroom and last at least one semester, preferably longer.  This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements.  This award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year.  This award is sponsored by the Faculty Senate.