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Physical and Environmental Sciences Department

These scholarships are only available to students without a prior bachelor's degree, unless otherwise noted.

Click and print this application to apply for the following scholarships, unless otherwise noted:
Physical and Environmental Sciences Department Scholarship Application
March 1, 2009 Deadline

Mesa State College Academic (Colorado) Scholarship - Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Criteria: Mesa State College full time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: Up to $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Aspinall Science Scholarship

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Criteria: Mesa State College full time Junior or Senior majoring in any area of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $1,500
Deadline:March 1, 2009

Blanchard Insurance Co. Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time student preparing for construction business such as Pre-Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Brach, Louis and Bettty Scholarship

Criteria: Mesa State College full-time Junior or Senior student in any major of study with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Burkey Family Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Cronk, Tom and Patti Award

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Junior or Senior Physics major with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Value: $1000 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Dixson, Bruce and Louise Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time students who have a history of self help and a GPA between 2.0 and 3.5. Athletes are not eligible for this scholarship.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Dixson, Bruce Scholar and Mentor Award

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Junior enrolled in Natural Sciences and Mathematics with financial need and demonstrating academic performance. An outstanding Sophomore may be considered. This award provides a meaningful work/training experience between the Scholar (student) and Mentor (supervising faculty member).
The Scholar benefits financially and practically as he/she assists the Mentor in his/her teaching and research endeavors, and the Mentor benefits from the assistance.
Value: $2,000 or as determined by funds available. Award may be continued until graduation of recipient if approved by the Dean
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Gardner, David M. Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College Sophomore, Junior or Senior who graduated from a Mesa County High School majoring in any area of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Value: In-state tuition and fees for a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Garman, Mark B. Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Junior or Senior Geology students with financial need who participate in the summer Geology Field Camp with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Value: $400
Deadline: March 1, 2009 or as determined by the Physical and Environmental Sciences Department

Gilmore, Richard F. DDS Award

Contact: Mesa State College, Natural Sciences and Mathematics; 1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Criteria: Mesa State College student with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who has been accepted into dental school. Qualified applicants must show evidence of acceptance into dental school.
Value: $300

Deadline:  March 1, 2009

Goodwin Foundation Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Junior or Senior majoring in any area of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Value: In-state tuition and student fees for up to two years, maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Grand Valley Power

Application available at the Office of Financial Aid

Criteria:  Applicants must reside in a home served by Grand Valley Power and either be enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Program or have a letter of acceptance from Mesa State College in the Mechanical Engineering program.  Minimum GPA: 3.0

Value: $1000
Deadline: March 16, 2009

Hunter, Sara Frances and E. Ray Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time student who is a resident of Mesa County, Colorado. Applicants must be majoring in Science, Education, Education, Engineering or Healthcare. Preference will be given to students in a two year Associate degree with a GPA between 2.0 - 3.0.
Value:$250 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Murch, Marguerite E. Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time student enrolled in any area of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who has earned a Baccalaureate Degree and is beginning their semester of student teaching and working toward teacher licensure in secondary education with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference given to graduates of a Mesa County high school.
Value: $250 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Shideler, Joy and Alfred Scholarship

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Criteria: Full-time Mesa State College students with a minimum 3.2 GPA and enrolled in any area of engineering or medical careers. Student must have financial need, determined by the FAFSA.

Value: In-state tuition and fees
Deadline:
March 1, 2009

Sholes, John M.and Margaret L. Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Sophomore, Junior or Senior Geology major with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Ute Chapter of Professional Engineers of Colorado Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time student enrolled in Natural Sciences and Mathematics finishing their Freshman year in an Associate of Science/Engineering degree or equivalent, who is considering transferring to a four-year college or university to complete their Engineering education with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference given to a resident of the Western Slope, Colorado.
Value: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Wagler, Mattie Smith Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full-time female student selected on the basis of need, scholarship ability and on seriousness of purpose and endeavor. The recipient must have a minimum institutional cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Value: $1000 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Wagler, S. N. Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 enrolled in any Associate or Baccalaureate degree who otherwise might not have been able to secure a college education without encouragement and financial assistance. The recipient is selected on the basis of need, scholarship ability and on seriousness of purpose and endeavor.
Value: $500 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Western Slope Chapter of the Colorado Oil and Gas Assoc., American Petroleum Institute (COGA) Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College full time Geology student who graduated from a Western Colorado high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $1,600
Deadline: March 1, 2009

William Eli and Wanda Wray Putnam Scholarship

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Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College Fine and Performing Arts major or Natural Sciences and Mathematics major. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours per semester).
Value: In-state tuition and fees for a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Deadline: March 1, 2009

Zeigel, Dr. Henry H. and Margaret Scholarship

Administered by the Mesa State College Foundation
Criteria: Mesa State College Sophomore, Junior or Senior enrolled in programs of Pre-Medicine or Nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Value: $600 or as determined by funds available
Deadline: March 1, 2009