Biology Department Awards

Biology Department Scholarships

• CSM Outstanding Senior Award 
• Excellence in Biology or Biotechnology Awards
• Margaret A. Gordon Memorial Scholarships
• Tri-Beta Outstanding Junior Award
• Peter T. Nielsen Award for Botanical Studies
• Excellence in Teaching Award
• Excellence in Service
• Dr. Norlyn L. Bodkin Scholarship for Arboretum and Botanical Field Studies

• Chappelear Scholarhips
• Jean D. Acton Scholarhips
• Shawver Senior Book Award
• Farrell Summer Research Scholarship 
• Taliaferrro Scholarship

National Scholarships

List of National scholarships with application information and website links.

Download a list of selected scholarships specifically relevant to Science students. 

For more information, contact Melinda Adams, Prestigious Scholarships Coordinator at JMU

There are several sources of funding to support students doing research at JMU during the summer. See the 2012 recipients.

 Other student awards

Students periodically receive awards from outside sources. this page has information about the awards and the students who have won them.

Honors program: Hillcrest Scholarship

The Honors Program is pleased to announce the Hillcrest Scholarships. Two scholarships will be awarded to sophomore honors students. Each award will provide up to $7500 to fund a research, service, or leadership summer enrichment experience following the junior year. Students are encouraged to design unique projects that help them fulfill their academic and/or career goals. Contact the Honors Program for more information