Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Established in 1998 by the sons of Kenneth Wright, '34, a CMU physics teacher for over 30 years, for a third-year student with a declared major in physics, a minimum 3.5 GPA in classes offered by the physics department, and a minimum 2.5 GPA overall.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $2,000 amount, to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time CMU student with:
- At least junior standing in 2025-2026;
- A signed major in Physics or Astronomy;
- An overall GPA of 2.5;
- A GPA in the major of at least 3.5.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
To apply for this award, submit an application letter that includes:
Your name and address;
The name of the award;
A brief statement describing your career plans;
The name of the physics faculty member who can serve as a reference for you;
Your official or unofficial CMU transcript;
Copies of any non-CMU undergraduate transcripts.
The physics scholarships application deadline is in early March each academic year. To apply for these scholarships, please contact the physics department directly for more details.