Academic Scholarships
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers several merit-based scholarships. Students are eligible for these scholarships if they have declared a major within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Apply through NDSU’s scholarship portal and search for specific scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships are available to all class levels (entering freshmen, transfer, undergraduate, graduate and professional). Applications are reviewed based on the student's academic record as well as their responses to the questions on the application.
Department Scholarships
On average, our department makes about 25-30 undergraduate scholarship awards each year.
| Scholarship Name | Majors | Typical Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Award | Chemistry or Biochemistry | $600 |
| Sugihara Award | Chemistry or Biochemistry | $800 |
| Chemistry Department Honor Award | Chemistry | $700 |
| Grow Award | Chemistry or Biochemistry | $3,000 |
| Stickelmeyer Award | Chemistry or Biochemistry | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| Klosterman Award | Biochemistry | $3,000 |
| Wedel Award | Chemistry | $800 |
| Kosse-Harchenko Award | Chemistry or Biochemistry | $500 |
Students in the Coatings and Polymeric Materials Option should consult with the Coatings and Polymeric Materials department for additional scholarship opportunities.
Students in the Chemical Education Option should consult with their advisor for additional opportunities.