Department of Biology Scholarships & Awards
We are proud of the accomplishments of our students and try our best to recognize their achievements by offering several annual awards and scholarships.
Awards are chosen through faculty nominations and do not require an application.
Currently enrolled Biology B.A., Biology B.S. and Cell and Molecular Biology majors, who are in good academic standing, are eligible to apply for the departmental scholarships.
Swenson College Scholarships and Awards
Many scholarships and awards are offered through our college, too.
These include the Solidarity Through Science Scholarship, Dr. Alan M. Johns Pre-Medical Scholarship and Milton H. Sax Scholarship.
Go to the Swenson College Scholarships & Awards page for more info and application details.
Departmental Honors
The Honors Program in Biology was established to recognize the achievements of undergraduate students who excel academically and engage in high-impact practices (as defined by NSSE). Additional details and the 2025-26 application is available here.