The Department of Biological Sciences offers several scholarships to both graduate and undergraduate students. All scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and/or demonstration of financial need. You must be admitted to Boise State University and have an active myBoiseState account in order to apply.
- Complete the steps found on the Scholarships webpage to maximize your funding opportunities.
Department of Biological Sciences Scholarships require a brief essay (250-300 words).
- Essay Prompt: Describe your future goals in biological science. Discuss experiences that demonstrate your interest in biology. What achievements or activities show your motivation in education and science? How can this scholarship contribute to your success? If you have answered yes to any special interest questions, be sure to address that in your response. Special Interests Areas: Forestry, Wildlife Management, Earth Science Education, River Conservation and Raptor Research in South America or Latin America, Raptor Research Center, Pre-Professional, Entomology, Microbiology Course, Secondary Education, Environmental Studies.
More information about financial aid and applying for aid can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Department of Biological Sciences Scholarships
| Scholarship | Description | Application Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John and Lois Kloss Data Science and Medicine Scholarship | Students interested in studying data science and its application to the field of medicine should apply for this scholarship. | Yes |
| Brannock-Simonson Textbook Scholarship | The Brannock-Simonson Textbook Scholarship is for part-time or full-time students who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Engineering, or Computer Science, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA, are a single parent, and have financial need. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Charles & Elizabeth Baker Biology Scholarship | The Charles & Elizabeth Baker Biology Scholarship is for students that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, are a biology major in the pre-dental or entomology programs. | Yes |
| Darin T. Fralick Biology Scholarship | The Darin T. Fralick Biology Scholarship is for students who will be a sophomore, junior or senior; who plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD), have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are a biology major. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| D.J. Obee Biology Scholarship | The D.J. Obee Biology Scholarship is for students who will be juniors or seniors, that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD), have a 3.0 GPA, and are a biology major. | Yes – Awarded based on BSU General Financial Aid Application |
| Eugene and Jackie Fuller Biology Scholarship | The Eugene and Jackie Fuller Biology Scholarship is for students that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, and are a on a pre-professional track or a developmental biology major. | Yes |
| Frank & Angeliki Kepros Scholarship | Scholarship is for students who plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and are a biology major. Students must demonstrate interest in Pre-Forestry, Wildlife Management, Earth Science Education or Horticulture. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Gem State Fly Fishers Club Scholarship | The Gem State Fly Fishers Club Scholarship is for Idaho residents who will be juniors or seniors that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD), have a 3.0 GPA, and are a biology major. Student should be studying water quality or fisheries-related topics. | Yes |
| Harry K. Fritchman Scholarship | Scholarship for students who plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, and are a Biology major. | Yes – Awarded based on BSU General Financial Aid |
| John D. Foss Jr. Memorial Biology Scholarship | Scholarship is for students that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, are a biology major with a commitment to conservation in South America or Latin America, river conservation and raptor research. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Keppler Birds of Prey Scholarship | Scholarship is for students who plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, are a Biology major and demonstrate an interest in raptor or vertebrate biology. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Morely Nelson Biology Scholarship | Scholarship is for students who plan to enroll at least part time (6 credits UGRD; 5 credits GRD), have a 3.0 GPA, and are a biology major. This scholarship is for students that can demonstrate work to increase public knowledge and/or appreciation of conservation of species and wildlife habitat with particular involvement in raptor research or ecosystems in the west. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Richard McCloskey Biology Scholarship | Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students that plan to enroll in at least 8 credits or more, have a 3.00 GPA, are a Biology, Secondary Education, or an Environmental Studies major. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Richard Olendorff/Idaho Chapter of Wildlife Society Scholarship | The Richard Olendorff/Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society Scholarship is for graduate students that plan to enroll full-time ( 9 credits GRD), have a 2.7 GPA, are a biology major and are affiliated with the Raptor Research Center. | Yes |
| Robert A. Buchwitz Memorial Scholarship | The Robert A. Buchwitz Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences is for graduate students who have an interest in Biology and have a record of academic excellence with a minimum 3.5 GPA, and plan to enroll full-time, and demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference may be given to students conducting biomolecular research. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Russell J. Centanni Biology Scholarship | The Russell J. Centanni Biology Scholarship is for students that will be juniors or seniors, that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD), have a 3.25 GPA and are a Microbiology major. Student must complete one microbiology course prior to receiving scholarship. | Yes |
| Sarah Minckler Biology Scholarship | The Sarah Minckler Biology Scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of the late Sarah Minckler. Sarah was a senior at Boise State majoring in biology when she passed. During her time at Boise state she spent three weeks in the Owyhee desert doing biology research work and spent two weeks in Rome, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey with a Boise State Tour. She had a love for the outdoors including fishing and camping. The Scholarship is for female students that will be juniors or seniors, that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD), have a 3.0 GPA and are a biology major. Student must be Involved in field work and interested in being a field biologist. Apply for this scholarship through the Boise State Foundation Scholarships application. | Yes |
| Western Studies-Elmer Keith Scholarship | The Western Studies-Elmer Keith Scholarship is for students who plan to enroll full time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), who have a minimum 3.25 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student must be involved in marksmanship and/or horsemanship and have a declared major in arts and sciences; history, English, biology, nature writing, or related fields. | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |
| Victoria B. Croft Memorial Scholarship | The Victoria B. Croft Memorial Scholarship is for students that plan to enroll full-time (12 credits UGRD; 9 credits GRD), have a 3.00 GPA, and are a biology major. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Yes – Awarded based on FAFSA |