The Department of Biological Science offers several annual scholarships
to undergraduate biological science majors. Applications are typically
due October 1, with announcements of scholarship winners and an awards
ceremony taking place at the end of the fall semester. For specific
scholarship information and to apply, watch this site
for application deadlines, or contact the Biological Science Undergraduate
Academic Advising Office (1067 KIN) during the fall semester.
Scholarship information will be announced at the beginning of the fall
semester. Information on other scholarships, grants, and loans can be
obtained through the Office of Financial Aid, 4474 University Center,
644-0539. A brief description of each scholarship offered by the
Department of Biological Science is presented below. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP A $1000 award to an outstanding upper-division biological science major. The scholarship is intended to support exceptional undergraduates in pursuing professional careers in biological science. Click here for application BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FACULTY AWARD FOR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP A scholarship of up to $1,350 awarded annually to the outstanding senior biological science major. No application. Nominated by faculty. CHARLES M. MCALLISTER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD Two scholarships of $500 each awarded annually to outstanding upper division biological science majors with financial need and the opportunity to replace work time with research (Directed Individual Study; BSC 4900). Selection criteria include academic performance, financial need, and potential for undergraduate research. Click here for application FRANCENIA E. FISHER SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship of $2,500 awarded annually to an outstanding senior biological science major specializing in botany. This scholarship is intended to encourage talented undergraduates to pursue a career in plant biology. Selection criteria include academic excellence, competence in plant biology, and demonstrated interest in a career in the plant sciences. Click here for application JOHN MARK CAFFREY SCHOLARSHIP (Sponsored by the College of Arts & Science) A $1,500 scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding senior with an academic interest in biology, structural biology, biochemistry, or physiology. Selection criteria include academic performance and evidence of outstanding potential for a career as a research scientist. Click here for application VARINA VAUGHN - WINONA JORDAN SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship of $1,000 awarded annually to an outstanding upper division biological science major who intends to pursue a career in the plant sciences. Selection criteria include academic performance and a demonstrated interest in the field. Click here for application ROBERT B. SHORT SCHOLARSHIP IN ZOOLOGY The Robert B. Short Scholarship in Zoology provides an award of up to $2,000 to a currently enrolled graduate student or senior undergraduate student at Florida State University in the Department of Biological Science with a career interest in zoology. The scholarship will support the awardee's participation in an off-campus organized research experience or training program, or specialized course of study, such as are offered at the Duke University Marine Station, the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, or the Mountain Lake Biological Station. Selection of the awardee is based on academic qualifications, demonstrated interest in a career in zoology, unmet expenses associated with participation in the program, and the relevance of the proposed off-campus experience to the applicant's biological and career interests. Click here for application
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