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Undergraduate Awards & Scholarships

Undergraduate Awards & Scholarships

OSU offers scholarships for first-year and transfer students to recognize academic achievement while promoting the diversity necessary to achieve the university's educational goals. These include the Presidential Scholarship, Provost Scholarship and the Diversity Achievement Scholarship.

A scholarship application form is a component of the application for undergraduate admission. The chemistry department of College of Science does not accept applications or directly award scholarships to new students.

Information about general OSU scholarships and financial aid can be found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Website.

The Oregon Student Assistance Commission has a variety of scholarship programs available for high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students.

Undergraduate scholarships

The College of Science awards their own scholarships. For additional information, visit the College of Science Scholarships webpage, which includes a list of the available scholarships and the application form. These scholarships are directed at students who are currently enrolled at OSU and are awarded for the student's second or later year of attendance at OSU. Continuing students are defined as students who have completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at OSU by the end of winter term when the application is made for the scholarship for the following year.

The Department of Chemistry also has a number of scholarships for continuing students. These one-year scholarships are reserved specifically for outstanding chemistry majors, requiring a GPA of 3.5 unless otherwise noted.

Given to chemistry students to help support them through their academic studies.

2023

  • Ariana Capodieci
  • Marua Bekbossynova
  • Amity Kleinke
  • Kai Castle

2022

  • Andrew Dufur
  • Ariana Capodieci
  • Bingqing Xue
  • Kathleen Binkley

2021

  • Trinity Baumgartner
  • Nathaniel Cannon
  • Sarah Connolly
  • Chloe Cozzocrea
  • Kailie Franco
  • Morgan Frank
  • Christopher Frownfelter
  • Lindsey Hagglund
  • Jayden Hardeman
  • Devon Hoskins
  • Kaylee Johnson
  • Skylar Kim
  • Jessica Li
  • Alice Lulich
  • Hailey Martin
  • Kenzie Parsons
  • Sophia Switzer
  • Karlie Wiese
  • Taryn Willman
  • Hannah Wold
  • Derek Wong
  • Olivia Ziegler

Intended for a chemistry major in good standing who has expressed an interest in a career in industry or a startup.

2023

  • Damara Ortiz Ojeda

2022

  • Damara Ortiz Ojeda

2021

  • Carlo A Schettini Mejia

To juniors or seniors in the Department of Chemistry with at least a 3.0 GPA. Peter B. Culter (OSU '59) was the first scientist to detect radiation over the US from the Chernobyl reactor explosion and contributed to the use of radiation physics in the detection of rare birth defects. This scholarship was established by Mr. Culter’s family to commemorate his life.

Awarded to second or third-year students who reside in the United States. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry to one or more undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Chemistry. Recipients must be residents of the United States, enrolled as full-time students in the College of Science with either junior or senior standing in Chemistry while receiving the scholarship, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship is renewable for one year provided the recipient continues to be enrolled full-time in the College of Science, maintains a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0, and notifies the Honors and Awards Committee of their desire that the renewal be granted. Special consideration is given to students who have financial need.

2023

  • Alesandra Anderson
  • Kendall Evanchak
  • Kerry Jacobs
  • Mekade Taylor

2022

  • Destinee Reynoso-Canales
  • Jayden Hardeman
  • Timothy Walz

2021

  • Savannah R. Harvey

2017

  • Blake Day
  • Ryan Lopez
  • Conner Rivers
  • Aya Samhan

2016

  • Stephen Duda
  • Eaton Fong
  • Aimee Schacher
  • Anastaysiya Prymolenna

2015

  • Eaton Fong
  • Anthony Heatherly
  • Thomas Ketsdever

2014

  • Mark Delgado
  • Thomas Ketsdever
  • Karen Zhen
  • Regina Kurapova

2013

  • Michael Hughes
  • Chadd Armstrong
  • Derek Franco

2012

  • Michael Hughes
  • Brittany Johnston
  • LJ Taylor Duey
  • James Barnes
  • Taylor Reeves

2011

  • Yun-Soo Chung
  • Matthew Stolt
  • Courtney Tanabe
  • Jon Paul Curry
  • Christopher Edwards
  • Lindsay Wagner
  • Alexey Gilman
  • Jenaya Hoffman
  • Shane Monares

2010

  • Diane Henriot
  • Kathryn Coulterpark
  • Lindsay Wagner
  • Paul Munson
  • Sheland Kurtz

2009

  • Yun-Soo Chung
  • Alex Gilman
  • Jenaya Hoffman
  • Shane Monares

2008

  • Shane Monares
  • Valerie Harhesh
  • Alex Gilman
  • Ben Taucher

2007

  • Brian Knight
  • Eric Titus

2006

  • Jeff Wong
  • Katherine Fordyce

2005

  • Ian Elliot
  • Katy Fordyce

2004

  • Abdul Hackim
  • Maryam Moussaoui

2003

  • Becky Parker

2002

  • Mark Abel
  • Jeff Bilyeu

2001

  • Christian Ion
  • Jason Schindler
  • Emily Simpson

2000

  • Christian Ion
  • Jason Schindler
  • Emily Simpson
  • Amy Chan
  • Derek Hammill

1999

  • Amy Chan
  • Faron Anslow

Established in honor of Carroll DeKock, a member of the Department for more than 30 years, chair for 14 years, and inspirational teacher in the general chemistry program until his retirement in Spring 1999.

Awarded to first- and second-year students. The Carroll W. and Gerry A. DeKock Scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry to one or more undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Chemistry. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Science with either sophomore or junior standing in chemistry while receiving the scholarship and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater. Financial need may be considered, but is not a requirement.

2023

  • Emily McDonald
  • Jackson White
  • James Lovdokken
  • Kayla Stanley

2022

  • Carley Beeman
  • Jonathan Tence

2021

  • Katrina L. Brown

2017

  • Avery Simpson

2016

  • Jocelyn Conroy
  • Nathan Coddington

2015

  • Amy Albrecht
  • Mathew Oldfield
  • Tianqi Zhang

2000

  • Michinao Hashimoto
  • Sara Breitenback
  • Derek Hammill

2014

  • Philip Nguyen
  • John Hergert
  • Shannon Davis

2013

  • Dakota Backus
  • Tianqi Zhang
  • Gillian Downey

2012

  • Derek Franco

2011

  • Taylor Reeves
  • Alexandra Hoffman
  • Brittany Johnston
  • Kathryn Coulterpark

2010

  • Christopher Edwards
  • Nina Nguyen

2009

  • Kathryn Coulterpark
  • Alexandra Hoffman

2008

  • Yun-Soo Chung
  • Scott Hollingsworth
  • Paul Munson

2007

  • Margaret Diagarno
  • Alex Gilman
  • Shane Monares

2006

  • Eric Titus
  • Allison Rutter

2005

  • Stephanie Killen
  • Caitlin Phillips
  • Jeff Wong

2004

  • Jessica Page
  • Danny Martinec

2003

  • Abdul Hackim

2002

  • Becky Parker
  • Nanako Ogi

2001

  • Michiano Hashimoto

Awarded to third-year students. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry to an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Chemistry and potential for success in post-graduate studies and/or a career in chemistry. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Science with senior standing while receiving the scholarship and have a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5. Previous recipients will be considered if they meet the eligibility criteria.

2023

  • Jack Gordon
  • Carley Beeman

2022

  • Katrina Brown
  • Taylor Linsday

2021

  • Sarah M. Gernhart

2017

  • Nathan Coddington
  • Lucy Huffman

2016

  • Jason Sandwisch
  • Cassandra Lew

2015

  • John Hergert
  • Blake Erickson

2014

  • Jamy Lee
  • Corrine Brucks
  • Dakota Backus

2013

  • Joshua Holmes
  • Corrine Brucks

2012

  • Joshua Holmes
  • Matthew Stolt

2011

  • Elise Cowley
  • Samuel Bartlett
  • Kelsie Warner

2010

  • Adam Perry

2009

  • Kelsie Warner

2008

  • Eric Titus

2007

  • Layne Clemen

2005

  • Joshua Albus

2004

  • Katherine Van Wormer

Established by Colleen Spurgeon (BS '84) who was also a scholarship recipient.

Awarded to first, second or third-year students. The Colleen Spurgeon Scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry to an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Science and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater.

2023

  • McKenna Neubert
  • Sydney Lowe

2022

  • Gabriel Oedell
  • Mckenna Neubert
  • Seohyun Lee

2021

  • Nicolaas VanDerZwan
  • Nam Anh Pham

2017

  • Lucy Huffman
  • Collin Muniz

2016

  • Amy Albrecht

2015

  • Blake Erickson

2014

  • Ashley Anderson
  • Tianqi Zhang

2013

  • Kristine Nguyen
  • Jamy Lee

2012

  • Jackson Olson-Dougan
  • Christopher Edwards

2011

  • Paul Munson
  • Jackson Olson-Dougan

1995

  • Rebeca Hansing

1999

  • Sara Breitenbach
  • Ruth Carter

2000

  • Jeffrey Bilyeu
  • Gerardo Camoriano-Nolasco
  • Jesse Hartford

2010

  • Yun-Soo Chung

2009

  • Paul Munson

2008

  • Kelsie Warner

2007

  • Garrett Jones

2006

  • Ian Elliot

2005

  • Elizabeth Spree

2004

  • Joel Klein

2003

  • Betsy Camp

2002

  • Luke O'Rourke

2001

  • Jeffrey Bilyeu

Awarded to first, second, or third-year chemistry majors with the Chemistry Education option.

The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Chemistry Teacher Scholarship is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry to one or more undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry with the Chemistry Education option in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement. Recipients must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents enrolled as full-time Chemistry majors that express an interest in becoming a High School chemistry teacher, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Students are selected on the bases of chemistry aptitude, interest, and need. The scholarship is renewed annually provided the recipient continues to be enrolled full-time as a chemistry major, maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and applies for renewal. Undergraduate students are limited to three one-year awards. A special one-year renewal is available to students enrolled full-time in the OSU MS in Science Education program provided they maintain a GPA of 3.0 greater and apply for renewal. Financial need may be considered, but is not a requirement.

2023

  • Nicolass VanDerZwan
  • Madeleine Bouchard
  • Stormy Macomb
  • Nicholas Pogue

2022

  • Kaylee Johnson
  • Madeleine Bouchard
  • Kenzie Parsons
  • Stormy Macomb

2021

  • Sarah N. Connolly
  • Taylor Lee-Rouille
  • Kenzie M. Parsons
  • Karlie A. Wiese

2017

  • Nicholas Huggins
  • Taylor Lee-Rouille
  • Ali Malone
  • Kiara Tomlinson

2016

  • Dang Nguyen
  • Alexandra Malone
  • Tylor Lee-Rouille
  • Mathew Oldfield

2015

  • Gillian Downey
  • Dang Nguyen
  • Alexandra Malone
  • Rachel Wold

2014

  • Dang Nguyen
  • Clark Yeakle
  • Alexandra Malone
  • Gillian Downey
  • Lindsey Robin Machaud

2012

  • Mai Duong
  • Amanda Abbott
  • Lauren Delaurentis
  • Sydney Levings

2011

  • Sydney Levings
  • Corey Wright
  • Derek Rau
  • Mai Duong
  • Todd Stuhr

2010

  • Jenaya Hoffman
  • Mai Duong

2009

  • Mai Duong
  • Sydney Levings
  • Todd Stuhr

2008

  • Nicole Tanguileg
  • Ashley Fulleton
  • Sarah Bierly
  • Jordan Hunt

To honor the memory of Keith McKennon a scholarship for undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

2023

  • Audrey Biggerstaff
  • Jonathan Tence
  • Trinity Baumgartner
  • Samantha Visaya
  • Alden Dupras

2022

  • Nicholas Pogue
  • Nicolaas VanDerZwan
  • Trinity Baumgartner

2021

  • Eric Ly

2017

  • James Palmiter
  • Eric Qian
  • Kenneth Stout

2016

  • James Palmiter
  • Colin Muniz

2015

  • Cassandra Lew

For a chemistry student going into their junior year, who has been a full-time student at OSU the previous year. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need, who can benefit from reducing the need to work to focus on scholarship and possibly research in their upper-division years. This scholarship was established by Dr. Ingle's family and has received support from his former students.

2023

  • Chase McCurry

2022

  • Jessica Etter

2021

  • Jessica L. Etter

2017

  • Alena Vasquez

2016

  • George Neuhaus

2015

  • Kayla Naas

Jack Stephenson created this scholarship in honor of his father, who spent time in Oregon just before WWI. His father told him wonderful stories about Oregon. When Jack graduated from UW Madison and was looking at graduate programs in Chemistry, he opted for OSU. Jack and Charlene met at OSU, and although he was drafted after his first year at OSU, he was able to come back and complete his PhD after two years of Army service. Jack went to work for the CIA after graduation. Among other programs, he was involved with the K-129 submarine recovery project. Jack and Charlene moved back from DC after he retired.

2023

  • Christina- Ann Groening

2022

  • Owen Caleen
  • Carter Godfrey

2021

  • Owen Caleen
  • Jesse Johnson

Formerly the Dorothy and Ramon Barnes Chemistry Scholarship Fund, this fund is to be used to support scholarships for students in the Department of Chemistry with financial need, giving preference to women.

Ramon and Dorothy are both emeritus faculty at U Mass. Ramon received his degree at OSU in 1962.

2022

  • Olivia Zeigler

Provides scholarship funds for students in Chemistry, with a preference for students who are residents of Oregon.

Jeff received his UG degree from OSU in 1971 and an MS in 1989.

2023

  • Andrew Persson
  • Marielle Ellarma
  • Sabrina Scherzinger

2022

  • Christina-Ann Groening

Undergraduate awards

Awarded to the top achieving undergrad in the general chemistry sequence and the Honors general chemistry sequence. The Honors and Awards committee calls upon faculty involved in CH 23x series via email for nominations during the middle of spring term. The committee makes recommendations to the department chair.

2022

  • Isabella Nelson
  • Alexandra Egan

2021

  • Sahana Shah
  • Hannah McClain
  • Maya Sonpatki

2020

  • Ebunoluwa Morakinvo
  • Rayan Taha

2019

  • Giulia Wood
  • Shaenna Soon

2018

  • Madison Cowles
  • Olivia Ozguc

2017

  • Nicholas Gadinas
  • Treylor Reynolds

2016

  • Annie Cao
  • Kyle Olsen

2015

  • Jonathan Su
  • Arielle Frasher-Slavin

2014

  • Kathryn Hampton-Wonder
  • Nicholas Diaz-Hui

2013

  • Samuel Kowash
  • Young Ha Rhee

2012

  • Demetri Stoumbos
  • Sarah Seals

2011

  • Ashkaun Parandvash
  • Brittany Johnston

2010

  • Brynn Livesay
  • Emily Flock

2009

  • Lauren Cummings
  • Stephanie McGregor

2008

  • Ken Minoura
  • Nick Lowery

2007

  • Lene Lang
  • Michelle Adlong

2006

  • Manh Cao
  • Colin Shear

2005

  • James Admire
  • Tristan Wagner

2004

  • Megan Jurasek
  • Erin Rieke

2003

  • Heather Bolstad
  • Eileen Stanton

2002

  • Shannon Nohara
  • Laura Miller

2001

  • Jeremy Gregory
  • Shari Ultman

2000

  • Michiano Hashimoto
  • Wyatt Tenhaeff

1999

  • Thomas Young

1998

  • Zachery Heath

1997

  • Luke Lavis

1996

  • Ryan Moser

1995

  • Shawn Redmond

1994

  • Fransiska Duikusuma

1993

  • Sum Yi Lai

1992

  • Robert Gomez

1991

  • Paul Loya

1990

  • Amy Kimzey

1989

  • Gregory M Wolgamat

1988

  • Jeanne Luce

1987

  • Marylin Kamna

1986

  • Robby Azar

This award is based on performance in CH 334-336 and CH 361-362. The winner receives a lifetime membership in the National Honorary Chemical Society, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Honors and Awards committee calls upon faculty involved in CH 334-336 and 361-362 (via email) for nominations during the middle of spring term. The committee makes a recommendation to the department chair.

2022

  • Lik Rong Lim

2021

  • Karlie Wiese

2020

  • Sullivan Bailey-Donovan

2019

  • Derek Wong

2018

  • Josef Vincent

2017

  • Henry Rear

2016

  • Nathan Coddington

2015

  • Nicholas Diaz-Hui

2014

  • Scott Best

2013

  • Jamy Lee

2012

  • Kevin Kovalchik

2011

  • Jackson Olson-Dougan

2010

  • K'Sondra Fredrickson

2009

  • Adam Perry

2007

  • Eric Titus

2006

  • Jeff Wong

2005

  • Marcus Chiodo

2004

  • Maryam Moussaoui

2003

  • Luke O-Rourke

2002

  • Mark Abel
  • Rebecca Parker

2001

  • Michiano Hashimoto

2000

  • Emily Simpson

1999

  • Cameron Derbyshire

1998

  • Luke Lavis

The Physical Chemistry Award is presented to an outstanding student in the physical science sequence, CH 440, 441 & 442. The recipient will receive a one-year membership to the American Chemical Society.

2022

  • Devon Hoskins

2021

  • Sully Bailey-Darland

Based on performance in CH 421, CH 422, CH 461. The recipient gets a one-year subscription to Analytical Chemistry.

Honors and Awards committee calls upon analytical chemistry faculty for nominations during the middle of spring term. The committee makes recommendations to the department chair. These awards are presented at the spring awards ceremony put on by the Department of Chemistry.

2022

  • Abigail Lawrence

2021

  • Eli Schaffer

2020

  • Linus Unitan

2019

  • Cocoro Nagasaka

2018

  • Joseph Kincaid

2017

  • Alexander Bruekner

2016

  • Jacob Ramsey

2015

  • Shan Lansing

2014

  • Jamy Lee

2013

  • Jacquellyn Helm

2009

  • Shane Monares

2008

  • Alaina Van Horn

2007

  • Sarah Furrer

2006

  • Katherine Fordyce

2004

  • Mark Abel

The purpose of this award is to recognize achievement by undergraduate students in inorganic chemistry and to encourage further study in the field. The recipient will have demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, and/or motivation/interest/dedication.

Honors and Awards committee calls upon inorganic chemistry faculty for nominations during the middle of spring term. The committee makes recommendations to the department chair. These awards are presented at the spring awards ceremony put on by the Department of Chemistry.

2022

  • Sarah Gernhart

2021

  • Jessica Brown

2020

  • Cocoro Nagasaka

2019

  • Lucy Huffman

2018

  • Blake Day

2017

  • Jason Sandwisch

2016

  • Trevor Shear

2015

  • Marshall Allen

2014

  • Corrine Brucks

2013

  • Matthew Stolt

2012

  • Johnathan Rogers

2011

  • Adam Perry

The purpose of this award is to recognize achievement by undergraduate students in organic chemistry and to encourage further study in the field. The recipient will have demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, and/or motivation/interest/dedication.

Honors and Awards committee calls upon organic chemistry faculty for nominations during the middle of spring term. The committee makes recommendations to the department chair. These awards are presented at the spring awards ceremony put on by the Department of Chemistry.

2022

  • Chloe Ramsperger

2021

  • Vivian Nguyen

Awarded to the best graduating senior that is most likely going off to grad school with a high GPA and career potential.

Honors and Awards committee usually makes an in-house decision on this award but may solicit faculty input during the middle of spring term. The committee makes a recommendation to the department chair.

2022

  • Kathryn T Gerl

2021

  • Madeline B Bloom

2020

  • Joseph J Hebert

2019

  • Yitong Qi

2018

  • Kenneth Stout

2017

  • Cassandra Lew

2016

  • Blake Erickson

2015

  • Jamy Lee

2014

  • Michael Hughes

2013

  • Jason Nikkel

2012

  • Samuel Bartlett

2011

  • Darrin Flanigan

2010

  • Evan Styhuhar

2009

  • Erin Titus

2008

  • Brian Knight

2007

  • Ian Elliot

2006

  • Sundara Rector

2005

  • Luke O'Rourke

Awarded to an undergraduate student who shows potential for a career in medical or dental or life sciences with a high GPA and career potential.

Honors and Awards committee usually makes an in-house decision on this award but may solicit faculty input during the middle of spring term. The committee makes a recommendation to the department chair.

2022

  • Derek Wong

2021

  • Linus Unitan

2020

  • Molly Austin

2019

  • Tanner Aldous

2018

  • Nathan Coddington

2017

  • Alexander Zuk

2016

  • Reid Kinser

2015

  • Mark Delgado

2014

  • Derek Franco

2013

  • Elise Cowley

2012

  • Corey Wright

2011

  • Brianna Wang
  • Andrew Willeford

2010

  • Jason Lusk

2009

  • Valerie Harnish

2008

  • Nicole Baker

2007

  • Elizabeth Poore

2006

  • Mollie Waller

2005

  • Katherine Van Wormer

2004

  • Rebecca Parker

2003

  • Michiano Hashimoto

2002

  • Simon Andrews

2001

  • Pavel Nagorny

2000

  • Meadow Anderson

1999

  • Melissa Harrington

1998

  • Paul Forester

1997

  • Mike Conway

1996

  • Sum Yi Lai

1995

  • Jordana Jacobs

1994

  • Kathi Koppenstein

1993

  • Jennifer Shepard

1992

  • Stephen Schvaneveldt

1991

  • Jeanne Luce

1990

  • Simo Pekhonen

1989

  • Jennifer Orzario

1988

  • Kathleen Schaffers

1987

  • Lisa Page
  • Christopher Shots

1986

  • Kyle Gee

The WIC Culture of Writing Award was created to recognize and value excellence in student writing and is awarded to a student who produces a particularly outstanding paper in a WIC course that demonstrates the principles and practices of writing as a professional chemist.

2022

  • Carlo A Schettini Mejia

2021

  • Andrew McKelvey

This annual award recognizes the importance of scientific writing, particularly in each term of the Writing Intensive Courses that are Experimental Chemistry II (CH 462, CH 463, and CH 464) in the Integrated Lab Series at OSU Chemistry. One paper in each course is selected that best demonstrates the student’s ability to compose a professional paper of at least 2000 words through multiple aspects of writing, including brainstorming, drafting and revising. Each award includes an honorarium from the chemistry department and the top awardee is also recognized with the OSU Culture of Writing Award. Awards are selected by the course instructors and are announced at the annual Chemistry Honors & Awards event each spring.

2022

  • Jacob Lessard
  • Sarah Gernhart
  • Carlo A Schettini Mejia

2021

  • Andrew McKelvey
  • Derek Muensterman
  • Chloe Ramsperger