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Freshman Merit Scholarships

We offer a variety of scholarships for talented, incoming freshmen planning to major in one of our academic programs.

How to Apply


The deadline for the fall 2021 scholarship has passed.

Requirements

To be considered for an award, you must:

  • Be admitted as a Physics major in one of our four degree sequences
  • Meet departmental entry requirements of placing into MAT 144 or above
  • Be registered in the appropriate Physics major courses as of the second week of fall 2021 classes

Available Scholarships

The following awards are offered to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding potential in Physics.

The Robert D. Young Physics Scholar Award

Amount: $2,000 Number Available: 1

The Physics Alumni Scholar Award

Amount: $1,500 Number Available: 1

This scholarship is supported by alumni and friends of the department of Physics.

Physics Scholar Book Awards

Amount: $500 Number Available: 3-5 annually
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