Featured byBall State University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Sandra K. and Robert J. Morris both graduated from Wapahani High School in Selma, Indiana, where they met and began dating. They were married in 1985 and have two children, Chelsea Anne and Jacob Charles.
Sandra graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Ball State University in 1984. In her career, she specialized in cardiology, medical-surgical nursing, and endoscopy.
Robert graduated cum laude from Ball State University in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and departmental honors. After graduation, he attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his doctorate (with honors) in inorganic chemistry in 1990.
Benefits
The award amount is typically, $500, but may change from year to year.
Eligibility
You must:
- Be an incoming freshman or transfer student.
- Have a GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be pursuing a major in chemistry.
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1500 on a scale of 2400 or equivalent on a similar exam.
The award is renewable for three years for a total of four years of eligibility provided the student remains a chemistry major and maintains a 3.0-grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Chemistry
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Anytime
All incoming freshman and new transfer students will be considered for this award and no application is required.