PURPOSE
The
purpose of the HAROLD F. EPPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is to provide
financial assistance to juniors or seniors of the University
of Wyoming enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Molecular
Biology. The student's academic record and achievement are considered
by the Selection Advisory Committee.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic
requirements: Junior or seniors of the University of
Wyoming enrolled in a program leading to a degree in molecular
biology may apply.
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have
at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Financial Need: Not a consideration for this scholarship.
Number and Duration of Awards: One scholarship
of $1,000 will be awarded each year.
Payment of Scholarship: The scholarship is made
payable directly to the University of Wyoming to be applied
towards the student's tuition and fees.
Other Awards: This scholarship may be accepted in addition
to other awards, provided that the combined ammount does not
exceed the full amount of tuition, books, fees, supplies and
equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
TERMS
OF THE AWARD
A
recipient must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in Molecular
Biology throughout each term. Full-time summer school attendance
may be counted as one of the terms if sufficient credits are
earned.
If the student receives funds from the school due to non-completion
of a term or not attending full-time, those funds are to be
returned to the Wyoming Community Foundation. If the school
requirements are not met, but there is no refund, the scholarship
grant shall be forfeited for the next term.
It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain a copy
of the grade report at the end of each term and mail it to the
Wyoming Community Foundation. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained.
Names of recipients will be announced by April 30. Each candidate
will receive an individual letter informing him/her of the status
of the application.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Application
forms can be obtained from the Department
of Molecular Biology at the University
of Wyoming. Please be thorough and
concise in your answers; your writing
skills will help the Selection Advisory
Community with its evaluation of
your credentials and will be an indication
of your potential for success in
future training. In addition to the
completed application, a transcript
of credits is required. All forms
must be fully completed and received
by the Wyoming Community Foundation,
313 S. 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070, by February 1.
APPLICATION
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Late
applications will not be considered.
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