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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Unknown
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Dr. David S. and Bernice A. (Nelson) Lirones Scholarship was established in 1960 (converted to an endowed fund in 1988) to honor the donor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lirones and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson.
David earning his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at CMU in 1949. He continued his higher education becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and practiced family medicine for over 35 years in Flint, MI until he passed away in 2007 at age 83.
Bernice earning her Bachelor of Science from CMU in 1947. She continued her higher education at the University of Michigan earning a Master of Arts and became an elementary teacher.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior majoring in biology and pursuing studies in pre-medicine (MD) or pre-osteopathy (DO) only.
- If no students meet the selected criteria for pre-medicine, then a student majoring in education and desiring to teach in the sciences may be selected.
- Applicant must be a junior or senior standing with a 3.0 GPA or better in one of the preferred programs.
- The student must have a signed major in biology and complete at least one biology course per semester as a full-time student (12 credits/semester), and have at least a 3.25 GPA in biology, chemistry, and physics courses.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Personal statement outlining qualifications, goals, and financial need
Two recommendations (can be sent directly to Scholarship Committee by recommender). Please contact your recommender(s) at least two weeks before the deadline
Current Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
Resume or C.V.
Be sure to closely read the qualifications and purpose for each award before applying.Please completely fill out the Biology Scholarship Application form.
Please check the Specific Award Requirements.
Return ALL additional application materials by email.