The CST website describes many scholarship and award opportunities for undergraduate students in the college. Here are a few that may be of interest to chemistry majors.
National scholarship opportunities in STEM can be found by clicking here.
Scholarships for chemistry majors (contact your Chemistry faculty advisor for more information):
Abraham and Ruth Clearfield Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Dr. Abraham, CST ’48, ’51 and Mrs. Ruth Clearfield, the Clearfield Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, or another physical science, who have financial need and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. Preference will be given to students who are graduates of South Philadelphia High School.
Albert Brown Chemistry Scholarship
Established in 2010 by Albert B. Brown, CST '64, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in chemistry who demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need, with strong preference given to U.S. citizens and permanent resident students who plan to pursue industrial chemistry as a profession.
Edward and Frances Fineman Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Robert Fineman, CST ’66, in memory of his parents, the Fineman Scholarship is presented to undergraduate chemistry students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and financial need.
Hazel M. Tomlinson, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1995 by the estate of Hazel M. Tomlinson, CST ’26, ’28, a long time faculty member of the chemistry department faculty, the Tomlinson Scholarship is presented to undergraduate chemistry students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement and financial need.
John A. Poole Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2011 by Rosemary Poole in memory of Temple faculty member John Poole to provide scholarships for junior or senior students enrolled in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics who have demonstrated academic excellence and an appreciation for the arts.
Shirley and Bernard Brown Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Shirley, CLA ’45, ’47, and Bernard, CLA ’45, the Brown Scholarship is awarded to junior and senior chemistry students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
Awards for Chemistry majors:
Sloviter Student Research Award
Established in 1996 by Henry A. Sloviter, CLA ’35, ’36, the Sloviter Award is presented to an outstanding sophomore or junior chemistry student to support and encourage continued excellence in laboratory research. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Scholarships for CST students:
Florence R. Berg Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Florence R. Berg, CST '49, to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology who are either conducting summer research or who have financial need.
Jules J. Sheldon, D.D.S Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2010 by a bequest from Jules J. Sheldon, D.D.D., CST '43, DEN '47, to provide scholarships for financially needy students enrolled in CST.
Morna Brennen Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology who plan to pursue a degree in math and/or science teacher certification through the TUteach or another program.
Seda Tarzian Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Seda Tarzian, CST ’48, the Tarzian Scholarship is presented to academically talented students majoring in the sciences who have financial need, with preference given to those who have experienced socioeconomic or educational disadvantages.