Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB): Currently Enrolled Students
Current undergraduates in the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) who would like to be considered for departmental scholarships should apply to this opportunity. You must be majoring in Biochemistry (CALS or LAS) or Biophysics to be eligible for these scholarships. By answering the questions in this opportunity, BBMB students will be automatically considered for most BBMB department scholarships (see exceptions below).
Students wishing to be considered for the following scholarships need to complete these separate steps:
(1) Viola Vorhies NIA Research Award: Complete the BBMB Opportunity. In addition, submit contact information for a faculty research mentor who has agreed to provide a letter of support on your behalf.
(2) Linder Family Undergraduate Research Fellowship: This Fellowship is not administered through OneApp. Complete application according to instructions on BBMB Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards website (https://www.bbmb.iastate.edu/bbmb-student-scholarship-opportunities).
(3) Rob Stupka Memorial Scholarship (Fall nomination) or Rob Stupka Leadership Award (Spring nomination): These awards are not administered through OneApp. Speak with Claire Kruesel (kruesel@iastate.edu), BBMB Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 03/01/2023
- Supplemental Questions
- Students wishing to be considered for scholarships from the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) should apply to this opportunity. By answering the questions in this opportunity, BBMB students will be automatically considered for most BBMB department scholarships (see exceptions below). Students with a BBMB departmental renewing scholarship are required to complete this application each academic year.
Students wishing to be considered for the following scholarships need to complete these separate steps:
(1) Viola Vorhies NIA Research Award: Submit contact information for a faculty research mentor who has agreed to provide a letter of support on your behalf.
(2) Ana and Ed McCracken Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Complete Iowa State (main/default) and BBMB OneApp Opportunities, AND contact BBMB Undergraduate Research Coordinator.
(3) Linder Family Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Complete application according to instructions on BBMB Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards website (https://www.bbmb.iastate.edu/bbmb-student-scholarship-opportunities)
(4) Rob Stupka Memorial Scholarship (Fall nomination) or Rob Stupka Leadership Award (Spring nomination): Speak with Claire Kruesel (kruesel@iastate.edu), BBMB Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
To indicate your understanding of these conditions, check the appropriate checkboxes. - Current students: Upload your degree audit here.
Current students should upload a copy of your degree audit in .pdf or .doc(x) format.
(Do not use special characters or spaces when naming your document.)
To confirm the application deadline for scholarships from the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, please view https://www.bbmb.iastate.edu/bbmb-student-scholarship-opportunities - Describe your interest and career goals within the context of your major. What aspects of the field of biochemistry appeal to you most? (250 word maximum)
- In what activities related to your major have you participated? If you have recently graduated from high school, this might include science projects, competitions or clubs. This might include jobs, clubs, undergraduate research, learning communities, symposiums or seminars. (250 word maximum)
- If you have an interest and aptitude for research in your field, provide a statement regarding this interest including details of any existing research or related coursework. Also describe any interest in a career in research. (500 word maximum)
- If you are a first generation student [which means none of your parent(s)/guardian(s) has received a college degree], describe the impact this experience has on your pursuit of a degree.
- Reference
All continuing-student applicants for BBMB departmental scholarships must provide a reference who is willing to provide a letter of support. This is the location to provide the name and email address of your reference.
Specific requirements:
(1) This reference should be a teacher/faculty member who can speak to your academic ability in biochemistry, chemistry, and mathematics.
(2) If you are applying for a research award, your reference should be from the faculty member overseeing your research.
Please speak to your reference ahead of time so they are prepared to upload the letter of support by the reference deadline. - Show 2 more
- Students wishing to be considered for scholarships from the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) should apply to this opportunity. By answering the questions in this opportunity, BBMB students will be automatically considered for most BBMB department scholarships (see exceptions below). Students with a BBMB departmental renewing scholarship are required to complete this application each academic year.