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Chemistry and Biochemistry Department scholarships & awards

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We offer a variety of scholarships for our students. The deadline for all scholarships is February 15 unless otherwise noted in the criteria. Our current scholarships include, but are not limited to:

  • Lloyd & Ruth Callendar Chemistry Scholarship
  • Richard A. Senne Memorial Scholarship
  • Dr. Ron Estler Chemistry Scholarship

Explore the FLC Scholarships page to learn more and apply

Department student awards

Student awards are presented during Honors Convocation ceremonies prior to Spring graduation.

  • The Outstanding Performance in Biochemistry Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in biochemistry by a graduating senior.
  • The Outstanding Performance in Organic Biochemistry Award is awarded to the graduating senior excelling in organic chemistry.
  • The James Mills Outstanding Performance in Physical Chemistry Award is sponsored by John Wiley & Sons Publishers in honor of Fort Lewis College Emeritus Professor, James Mills. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in physical chemistry.
  • The American Chemical Society Analytical Chemistry Award is given to the top student who has interest and aptitude in analytical chemistry.
  • The American Chemical Society and Inorganic Chemistry Award recognizes achievement by an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry to encourage further study in the field.
  • The Senior Recognition Award is given to graduating seniors who excelled in chemistry and/or biochemistry and made other contributions to the department.
  • The First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award for the outstanding freshman chemistry student at Fort Lewis College.
  • The Organic Chemistry Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievement in undergraduate organic chemistry.
  • The First-Year Chemistry Recognition Award is given to general chemistry students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their chemistry studies.