Scholarships for Undergraduates
General Resources for for all MSU Students
Richard Featherstone was an MSU professor in educational administration. His former students founded the Richard Lee Featherstone Society and endowed two funds (one graduate and one undergraduate) for MSU students. more information
The undergraduate Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize seeks to identify the most outstanding graduating senior. 2009 Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize application
Resources for College of Natural Science students
Scholarships for Zoology majors only
Two scholarships are available to Zoology majors.
The Jeffrey Boettcher Travel Fund
An Award for Off-Campus Study in Marine Biology and Invertebrate Biology
The Fund honors the memory of Jeff Boettcher, who attended Michigan State University and wanted to become a professional biologist. The purpose of the Fund is to help other students have the benefits of the travel and field experiences he so much enjoyed.
Undergraduates can apply to the Jeffrey Boettcher Travel Fund for financial assistance to undertake off-campus study or research in marine biology or invertebrate biology. Students in any department or program are eligible. Relevant activities include study at a biology station; participation in an appropriate off-campus MSU course and off-campus research. Expenses eligible for support include:
- travel
- tuition
- room
- board
- educational or research materials.
Interested students should contact the Department of Zoology, 203 Natural Science Building, for further information and application materials. The amount awarded is usually $300 - 800.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Dr. Marvin Hensley Endowed Scholarship Fund in Zoology
The undergraduate award of this scholarship is for students who are majoring in Zoology. Its goal is to further the disciplines of zoological and biological science by providing financial support for students pursuing education in vertebrate zoology with an emphasis on field study.
Undergraduate recipients shall be selected on the following basis:
1) enrolled in undergraduate studies in the Department of Zoology throughout the proposed project period;
2) an outstanding academic record;
3) studying a topic related to vertebrate biology and/or vertebrate zoology with emphasis on field research:
4) financial support may be considered.
Selection of the recipient normally will be made in the spring of the year with the award being paid for the upcoming fall. One scholarship is awarded each year. The amount of the award in 2008 was $6,000.
APPLICATION PACKET SHOULD INCLUDE:
- copies of all university transcripts;
- maximum two double-spaced pages describing research project including duration of project;
- letter of recommendation from faculty / advisor who will supervise the project;
- copy of proposed budget including requests for travel, equipment, lodging, service costs, software, etc.
ALL application materials must be submitted by 5 pm on the date indicated in order to be eligible for consideration. This includes transcripts, forms and supplementary materials as well as letters of reference. Applicants are responsible for assuring that writers of letters of reference know and meet the deadline.
Submit application to:
Hensley Scholarship Submissions
Department of Zoology
203 Natural Sciences
East Lansing MI 48824
Application deadline: Spring 2010 (please contact MSU Zoology department).