Bachelor
$500
Sandra K. and Robert J. Morris both graduated from Wapahani High School in Selma, Indiana, where they met and began dating. They were married in 1985 and have two children, Chelsea Anne and Jacob Charles. Sandra graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Ball State University in 1984. In her career, she specialized in cardiology, medical-surgical nursing, and endoscopy. Robert graduated cum laude from Ball State University in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and departmental honors. After graduation, he attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his doctorate (with honors) in inorganic chemistry in 1990.
Eligibility
You must:
Be an incoming freshman or transfer student
Have a GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be pursuing a major in chemistry
Have a minimum SAT score of 1500 on a scale of 2400 or equivalent on a similar exam
The award is renewable for three years for a total of four years of eligibility provided the student remains a chemistry major and maintains a 3.0-grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Benefits
Award amount:
Typically, $500, but may change from year to year.
Application
All incoming freshman and new transfer students will be considered for this award and no application is required.