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