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Undergraduate Scholarships

Applications for Undergraduate Scholarships are accepted starting in mid February/early March, and are awarded during the last colloquium of the academic year. The deadline for receiving applications is March 28, 2008

Application Procedure

A complete application consists of an application form, current transcript, and letter of recommendation from a physics or astronomy faculty member.

Applications are also available in Room 145 Physics. Amounts listed are accurate for the current academic year.


The A. O. C. Nier Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics ($8,000).

This scholarship has been endowed by Mr. Albert Nerken to honor his friend and professional associate, Professor Alfred O. C. Nier. Applicants must be sophomore physics majors who have completed at least 15 credits in physics. Details & Award Winners

Harry and Viola St. Cyr Scholarship for Summer Research ($6,000).

Professor Phyllis Freier established the Harry and Viola St. Cyr scholarship in honor of her parents. The scholarship provides support for a student to work in a research physics laboratory during the summer. Applicants must be physics or astrophysics majors currently in their freshman or sophomore year. Details & Award Winners

Edmond G. Franklin Scholarships (= 1 year tuition)

Full tuition for 2007-08 academic year. Open to declared physics majors for use in junior or senior year. Several scholarships available. Details & Award Winners

J. Morris Blair Scholarship ($2,500).

This scholarship in honor of Professor J. Morris Blair is awarded to a junior for use during the senior year. Details & Award Winners

Jeffrey Basford Scholarship ($3,000).

This scholarship will be awarded to a physics major with no year in school specified. Details & Award Winners


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