The Biology Department offers six awards that recognize talented undergraduates.
For more information or questions about these awards and scholarships, please contact Professor Ana Caicedo at caicedo@umass.edu or Professor Duncan Irschick at duncan@umass.edu.
The Kofi Cash Scholarship
An award supported by a Biology alumnus.
The William and Margaret Nutting Scholarship
An award that honors the memory of a long-time faculty member.
The Theresa Biusu Maravelas Memorial Scholarship
An award supported by a long term educator and strong supporter of the Biology Department.
Biology Undergraduate Travel Award
Supports Biology majors presenting their research at meetings or traveling to a field site for research.
Peter K. Hepler Research Scholarship
Supports undergraduate research in a laboratory or field setting outside of the United States.
Doctors Irving and Joan Ratner Endowment Fund
Established to support undergraduate research in the Department of Biology.
David M. and Nancy Winsor Clayton Biology Scholarship
Established to provide annual scholarships for rising juniors or seniors majoring in biology and interested in pursuing a biology career.
CNS Scholarship Page
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Department of Biology