Scholarship Application Information
| Undergraduate Awards | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Van Acker-Duminy-Kovarik Scholarship | Incoming undergraduate student; preference to females, those planning to pursue inorganic chemistry and/or teaching | Selected by committee; no application |
| Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award | Based on academic performance in CHEM 210 and 211 | Selected by committee; no application |
| Freshman Chem Achievement Awards Honorable Mention | Based on academic performance in CHEM 210 and 211 | Selected by committee; no application |
| Outstanding Sophmore Award | Based on performance in organic chemistry (CHEM 336, 337, 338) | Selected by committee; no application |
| Outstanding Junior Award | Based on performance in physical chemistry (CHEM 440, 441, 442 and 443) | Selected by committee; no application |
| American Chemical Society (ACS) Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry | Based on perfomance in analytical chemistry (CHEM 325, 425 and/or 498/499) | Selected by committee; no application |
| NIU Chem Club Edwards-Hyland Award | A second semester junior (72-90 credit hours) chemistry major with at least a 3.0 GPA and who is active in the Chem Club | April 1 Click for application  |
| Chemistry Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship (CAUS) | 1 year remaing in undergraduate program; based on academic excellence | April 1 Click for application |
| NIU Chem Club Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award | Graduating senior with at least 1 semester in CHEM 398, 498, 399H, 499H, or URAP | April 1 Click for application |
| Rosalie Reynolds Memorial Teaching Scholarship | Junior or senior in chemistry teacher certification program | Selected by committee; no application |
| Outstanding Senior Award | Graduating senior; based on highest cumulative GPA | Selected by committee; no application |
| Dean's Award | Senior who has made outstanding contributions with at least 3.0 GPA | Selected by committee; no application |
| American Institute of Chemists (AIC) Award | Senior with outstanding GPA | Selected by committee; no application |
| Graduate Awards | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Van Acker-Duminy-Kovarik Scholarship | Incoming graduate chemistry student; preference to females, those planning to pursue inorganic chemistry and/or teaching | Selected by committee; no application |
| Rhoten A. Smith Assistantship Program | Minority student with departmental teaching or research assistantship | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Jeffrey Lunsford Fellowship | Underrepresented graduate student working toward M.S. degree | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Kevin Cull Memorial Teaching Awards | Outstanding teaching performance in upper- and lower-level courses | Selected by committee; no application |
| Joe W. Vaughn Teaching Award | Outstanding teaching performance | Selected by committee; no application |
| John D. Graham Scholarship | Passed the Ph.D. qualifying exam; outstanding classroom performance and research productivity | April 1 Click for application |
| Carter G. Woodson Scholars Program | Minority student with admission to a doctoral program by June 1; and must be planning to seek a teaching or administrative position in higher education | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Dissertation Completion Award | Doctoral candidate approaching final year of study; 5 page research proposal required | Usually early Feb. Click for application |
| University Fellowship Award | Students in all graduate programs except doctoral programs, provide they are pursuing their first graduate degree | Usually early Feb. Click for application |
| Outstanding Graduate Student Award | Outstanding classroom performance and research productivity | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Dissertation Facilitation Award | Ph.D. student in last summer of program | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Distinguished Dissertation Award | Outstanding completed Ph.D. dissertation | Nominated by faculty; no application |
| Additional NIU Awards | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Association Merit Scholarship Program | Currently enrolled, transfer or re-entering undergraduate, or graduate student | Usually early Feb. |
| Graduate School Fellowships/Awards | Varied | Varied |
| InSET NanoScience Fellowship | Only students in doctoral programs in nanoscience are eligible to apply | Click for application |
| Leadership Awards Program | Undergraduate and/or graduate students who have shown outstanding participation and leadership in student organizations | Usually mid- Feb. |
| NIU Scholarship Search | Varied | Varied |
| External Scholarship Awards | Eligibility | Application/Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Midwest Chapter Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate or graduate student in chemistry, biology, cosmetic,pharmaceutical or allied sciences; Full-time Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan or Wisconsin resident | Usually mid-Oct. |
| ACS Analytical Division Fellowship | Full-time Ph.D. student (analytical chemistry) with 2 years of graduate study completed at start of fellowship | Usually early Dec. |
| Iota Sigma Pi - National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry | Nominated by departmental faculty; woman undergraduate or graduate student | Usually early Feb. |
| Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Undergraduate Scholarship Award | Undergraduate chemistry student who is an Illinois resident; based on academic performance and undergraduate research | Usually mid- Feb. |
| American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program | Underepresented minority undergraduate student with financial need | Usually early March |
| The Merck Index Women in Chemistry Scholarships | Women entering into their first year of an organic chemistry PhD program in the United States or Canada | Usually mid- March |
| ACS Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship | Female undergraduate majors in chemistry who are beginning their junior or senior year of study | Usually early April |
| Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group Scholarship | Undergraduate or master's student performing research in separation science or using separation techniques in their work | Usually early April |
| ACS Organic Division Fellowship | Ph.D. student (organic chemistry) to be held during their third or fourth year of study | Usually early May |
| Metrohm Young Chemist Award | Graduate, Post-Graduate, or Ph.D. student at time of submission, living in the United States or Canada. Work must demonstrate novel research or an innovative approach to the applications of titration, ion chromatography, and/or electrochemistry. | November 1, 2012 |
| Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards | Please visit Green Chemistry for full entry requirements. | April 30, 2013 |
Scholarship Award Information
Van Acker-Duminy-Kovarik Scholarship Fund
Isabelle Duminy-Kovarik graduated from NIU with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1980 and a Master of Science in Education degree in Secondary Education in 1987. This endowed scholarship fund has been established in memory of her parents, who instilled in her a great regard and high value for education.
Selected by committee; no application
NIU Chemistry Club Edwards-Hyland Award
This endowed scholarship has been established by the NIU Chemistry Club for the purpose of awarding academically talented and involved NIU undergraduate chemistry majors. The award is named in recognition of departmental glassblowers Ed Hyland, who retired in 1990, and Dan Edwards, who had planned to retire in July 2008, but died suddenly in a motorcycle accident in April 2008. Both Edwards and Hyland have generously supported the NIU Chemistry Club by donating their time and talents to its annual Holiday Glassblowing Demonstration and Glass Sale, helping to raise funds for the various Chem Club activities throughout the year.
Chemistry Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship (CAUS) Fund
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has established an endowed Chemistry Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship (CAUS). Funded through the generous support of chemistry alumni and friends for the purpose of providing an award for academic achievement.
Rosalie Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship fund has been established to honor the life and memory of Rosalie Dean Reynolds, the first woman granted tenure in the Department and a member of its faculty from 1961 to 1981. It has been established in honor of her long service to the University and to the Department, and in recognition of her devotion to the profession of teaching.
Selected by committee; no application
Dean's Award
Established in 1970 by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to give recognition to senior students who have made outstanding contributions to their major departments. These students are expected to have displayed leadership, conspicuous service, and an excellent scholastic record. Each department may submit one nominee to the college, from which the Dean selects award recipients.
Selected by committee; no application
Kevin Cull Memorial Teaching Awards
This endowed scholarship fund has been established by the family and friends of Kevin Cull. Kevin completed his Bachelor of Science (1986) and Master of Science (1988) degrees in Chemistry at NIU. Kevin was an outstanding teaching assistant, and this award is given in his honor and memory.
Selected by committee; no application
Joe W. Vaughn Teaching Award
Established by an anonymous donor in honor of Joe W. Vaughn, a long time department chair, faculty member, and friend. The award is given to a graduate student in recognition of his/her outstanding teaching performance.
Selected by committee; no application
John D. Graham Scholarship
This endowed scholarship fund has been established by family and friends to honor and memorialize Professor John D. Graham. Jack was a long time faculty member in the NIU Chemistry Department and made considerable contributions to both the undergraduate and graduate programs.