Featured byEastern Michigan University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Unknown
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Maurice Decoster was a 1932 graduate of Eastern Normal School (now EMU) with a degree in education. While at EMU, he worked in the chemical stockroom, and in 1931, was president of the chemistry club. Despite his academic ability, he almost did not return for his senior year because of financial hardship. But, in the waning days of the summer of 1931, a mysterious benefactor provided him with assistance.
After leaving EMU, Mr. Decoster briefly taught high school and then he moved to Upjohn where he worked as an industrial chemist. Over sixty years after leaving EMU, Mr. Decoster still remembered his generous benefactor and, in 1996, he decided to present a similar favor to other EMU students with financial need.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- You must be a senior in the Fall term following application.
- Chemistry or Biochemistry major (including general majors).
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in Chemistry and 3.0 overall.
- Awarded on basis of financial need.
- Preference will be given to those who participate in an undergraduate research project during their senior year.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Biochemistry
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Jan 2027