Bachelor
Up to $1,000
This scholarship has been established in the memories of Newell Choice Cook Sr., and Newell Choice Cook Jr., by the generous donations of Kathleen L. Cook, Nancy C. Behforouz, and Mohammad Behforouz. The purpose of the scholarship is to help promote and reward excellence among students studying in the fields of microbiology and organic chemistry at Ball State and carry on the spirit of scholarship and learning that embodies the lives and legacies of Newell C. Cook Sr., and Jr.
The award will go to one recipient majoring in microbiology within the Department of Biology and one recipient majoring in chemistry and doing research in organic synthesis.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
be advanced undergraduate students with 60 or more credits
have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or a similar standing on a different scale
show evidence of promise in their chosen careers
Candidates shall be nominated by faculty members of their respective departments.
Benefits
Typically, $1,000, but may change from year to year.
Application
Departmental Honors and Awards Committee selects the student or students who best meet these criteria based on nominations from Chemistry faculty.