Student Awards
It's no surprise that our students are outstanding - they are smart, hardworking, and get lots of support from dedicated Chemistry faculty. We recognize student excellence with many awards, from first-year students to seniors.
Congratulations to all of our 2024-2025 student awardees!
Academic Excellence in Physical Chemistry |
Jordan Flemming |
Academic Excellence in Analytical Chemistry |
Joseph Markovcic |
Academic Excellence in Biochemistry |
Kiersten Ley |
Academic Excellence in Inorganic Chemistry |
Jordan Flemming |
Academic Excellence in Organic Chemistry |
Daniel Warren |
Freshman Chemistry Award |
Cameron Newsome |
American institute of Chemists Award |
Carlton Francis |
Southwest Georgia ACS Optima Chemical Award |
Airionna Fordham |
Dr. M. Elizabeth (Betty) Derrick Award |
Allayna Henriquez |
Chemistry Undergraduate Research Award |
Airionna Fordham, Jordan Flemming |
Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award |
Karli Icard |
Julia Wisenbaker Sumerford Scholarship |
Allayna Henriquez, Sarah Rourke |
Chemistry Freshman Scholarship |
Tara Brooks, Lily Burnham, Alexa Lopez, Alisson Rivas |
Learn more about this year's awardees and past awardees: 2023 - 2024 | 2022 - 2023 | 2021 - 2022 | 2020 - 2021
We are thankful for the generous support from our award sponsors: the (ACS), the , the (SOWEGA-ACS), and . Our faculty, friends, and alumni of 福利小视频 Chemistry contribute to our student awards through their individual donations.
Thank you to everybody for your support!
Read about each award below and contact your faculty mentor to find out how to apply. Good luck!
Freshman Chemistry Scholarships Given to the top first-year Chemistry majors based on their academic performance during their first semester at 福利小视频. These scholarships are funded by a generous endowment from the family of 福利小视频 Chemistry alumna Martha F. Robertson.
Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award Given to a senior for overall outstanding performance. You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater, a GPA of 3.2 or higher in upper division (3000 level or above) chemistry courses, and have senior standing during the semester that the award is given.
American Institute of Chemists Award You must show exceptional promise as a chemist.
Southwest Georgia Section of ACS (SOWEGA-ACS) Optima Chemical Award Given for outstanding service to the Chemistry Department or to the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) affiliate chapter.
Julia Wisenbaker Sumerford Scholarship Available every odd academic year. Given for outstanding students who are juniors or seniors.
Dr. M. Elizabeth (Betty) Derrick Award According to the provisions of the Dr. Betty Derrick's estate, this scholarship will support outstanding female students who are majoring in chemistry.
Freshman Chemistry Award Given for achievement in General Chemistry. You must have completed CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212 with labs.
Analytical Chemistry Award Given for outstanding work in Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 2310 and/or CHEM 4310).
Polymer Chemistry Award in Organic Chemistry Given for outstanding work in Organic Chemistry (CHEM 3401 and 3402).
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award Given for outstanding work in Inorganic Chemistry based on any combination of research, coursework, or motivation/interest/dedication.
Physical Chemistry Award Given for outstanding work in Physical Chemistry based on any combination of research, coursework, or motivation/interest/dedication.
Biochemistry Award Given for outstanding work in Biochemistry based on any combination of research, coursework, or motivation/interest/dedication.
Contact your faculty mentor to learn more about these awards and how to apply. Good luck!
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