Scholarships

Chemistry Department Scholarships

The Scholarship Portal is now open! All scholarships, including Chemistry Department Scholarships will be located in the university wide scholarship portal. No more applying to multiple departments, they are now all centralized into one Scholarship Application. 

Please click the link here to access the Scholarship Portal: https://wwu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com  

Chemistry Department Fellowships and Application will continue to be managed by the Chemistry Department for Summer 2025. 

WWU Scholarship Portal closes May 4 at 11:59 PM. It is recommended that you submit your application closer to the deadline for best opportunity to qualify for scholarships. 

WWU Scholarship Information

  • The WWU Scholarship Portal makes applying for scholarships simpler and easier for students.
  • Students only need to complete one scholarship application and they will be automatically matched to the scholarships they qualify for.
  • Eligibility – All students (undergraduate, graduate, and beyond) can apply.
  • Click on the link below to go to the WWU Scholarship Portal.

WWU Scholarship Portal Information

Summer Fellowship Application

Summer Fellowship Application Open Now!

The Fellowship Application is reopened for a new Graduate Student Fellowship and application will close on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:59 PM.

The Summer Fellowships Application will remain through the Chemistry Department website. 

Requirements to apply remain the same.

Summer Fellowship Application

Chemistry Department Scholarships

Criteria

JR/SR standing.  Purpose of fund is to encourage superior talent and achievement in chemistry.  

Typical Offering

2 Scholarships @ 2,000 each

Criteria

Most talented chemistry student with outstanding academic merit.

Typical Offering

2 Scholarships @ $2,000 each 

Criteria

Any Chemistry Department Major

Typical Offering

1 Scholarship @ $1,500

Criteria

Declared Chemistry or Biochemistry Major

Typical Offering

4 Scholarships @ $1,500 each

Criteria

Declared chemistry major with overall GPA between 3.2 and 3.8.

Typical Offering

1 scholarship @ $1,500

Criteria 

Must be a student with financial need who are chemistry or biology majors (Offered every other year)

Typical Offering

1 scholarship @ $1,000

Criteria

GPA of 3.0 or above out of 4.0, continual enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student, declared major in chemistry, must demonstrate a commitment to become a high school chemistry teacher. Preference should be given to students with demonstrated financial need. 

Typical Offering

2 Scholarships @ $10,000

Criteria

Student must have superior research talent and achievement in chemistry or biochemistry. Must be declared BS-Biochemistry or BS-Chemistry in their Jr. or Sr. year. Preference should be made to applicants who clearly demonstrate academic merit, scientific research achievement, and financial need. 

Typical Offering

1 scholarship @ $1000

Criteria

The primary criteria for this award are academic merit and the promise of continuing achievement in Biochemistry.

Typical Offering

1 scholarship @ $1000

Criteria

  • Service oriented individual, who demonstrates acts of service at WWU, in the
    community, at home with family, or in another place of need.
  • A statement from the student describing their involvement in such service is recommended 
    as part of their application
  • Junior status as a biochemistry or chemistry major
  • Has financial need
  • Is in academic good standing

Typical Offering

1 scholarship @ $1000

Criteria

Full time enrollment (12 credits or more), undergrad, state supported program, superior academic ability.  Does not consider financial need.

Typical Offering

2 scholarships @ $900 each

Summer Research Fellowships

Criteria

Chemistry student demonstrating outstanding academic merit and/or intense interest in and capability for independent creative scholarly work in CSE.

Typical Offering

2 Fellowships at approximately $6,000 each 

Criteria

Biochemistry student demonstrating outstanding academic merit and/or intense interest in and capability for independent creative scholarly work in CSE.

Typical Offering

1 Fellowship at approximately $6,000

Criteria

Graduate student demonstrating outstanding academic merit and/or intense interest in and capability for independent creative scholarly work in CSE.

Typical Offering

1 Fellowship at approximately $7,600

Applying for Fellowships

Students interested in a summer research fellowship must contact their faculty PI before applying.

Students must submit a Chemistry Department Summer Fellowship Application (this includes a 1-2 page research proposal) and faculty PIs must turn in a Faculty Assessment Form for students to be an eligible applicant.

Note: scholarships and fellowships and their typical offerings listed are not guaranteed and they may not be offered every year. ALL scholarships will be awarded through the WWU Scholarship Portal and the Chemistry Department fellowships will be awarded through our application. Please reach out to your faculty mentor if you are applying to a fellowship. 

College of Science and Engineering

CSE Summer Research Awards

Find all CSE Summer Research Awards here. 

Up to three summer research awards will be awarded to chemistry department applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • For an undergraduate student majoring in a in CSE program
  • Based on overall academic merit
  • Financial aid need considered for some awards
  • Research must be supervised by an appropriate faculty mentor

*Awards are $6,000 and amounts are paid as summer salary—students will track their working hours and submit time cards