Scholarships & Awards

 DR. Edward RaJASEELAN EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY Scholarship

Awarded to a rising sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Chemistry. The recipient will have an overall grade point average of 3.5 or greater and at least 45 earned credits. The student should also have demonstrated experience participating in student-faculty research or an extracurricular activity related to STEM.

Yvonne and Sandra L. Turchi Biochemistry Scholarship

Awarded to a rising senior biochemistry major who has completed a minimum of 90 credits by the end of the junior year and who is in good academic standing (cumulative CGPA of 3.0 or above), who has earned a B or better in CHEM 326: Biochemistry I, and who demonstrates financial need.

Richard Sasin Scholarship in Chemistry

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the chemistry curriculum and who is in good academic standing. Selection is based upon financial need and/or participation in intercollegiate sports.

Sandra A. Yeager, Ph.D., Chemistry Scholarship

Awarded to a chemistry major with at least 30 credits completed, a CGPA between 2.75 and 3.25 and with demonstrated financial need.  

GERALD S. WEISS CHEMISTRY Scholarship

Awarded to a chemistry major who has demonstrated financial need and superior academic achievement in CHEM 251: Inorganic Chemistry I, a required course in inorganic chemistry for majors in the ACS certified program leading to the B.S. in chemistry.

American Chemical Society Millersville University Student Chapter Award

A plaque displayed in Caputo Hall annually honors the graduating chemistry major who is most actively involved in the ACS Student Chapter and the chemistry department, and who is in good (2.5 QPA) academic standing.

American Chemical Society Southeastern Pennsylvania Section Award

Recognition on a plaque in Caputo Hall and a choice from several reference works and journal subscriptions is presented to the outstanding senior chemistry major.

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

Recognition on a plaque in Caputo Hall, a 15 month subscription to Analytical Chemistry and an honorary membership in the Division of Analytical Chemistry are awarded to the outstanding undergraduate student in this field.

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in INORGANIC Chemistry

Awarded to the student who demonstrates academic excellence (minimum of 3.5 QPA) and outstanding performance in CHEM 452: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and who plans a future career in chemistry.

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in ORGANIC Chemistry

Awarded to the top graduating senior student majoring in chemistry or biochemistry who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.

Cecil M. Upton Organic Chemistry Award

Recognition on a plaque in Caputo Hall is given to the outstanding student in the organic chemistry course sequence.

Chemical Rubber Company Chemistry ACHIEVEMENT Award

The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, recognition on a plaque in Caputo Hall and a commemorative scroll are given to the outstanding student in the general chemistry sequence.

Polymer Education Undergraduate Award

Awarded to a sophomore/junior level chemistry major who has a GPA of 3.4 or higher and who has outstanding performance in a two-semester organic chemistry course sequence.

American Institute of Chemists Award

A plaque in Caputo hall will bear the name of the outstanding graduating chemistry senior, based on character, academic standing and potential to become a successful chemist. A one-year associate membership in AIC is also awarded.

JoSEPH A. aND LINDA R. CAPUTO AWARD in CHEMISTRY

Awarded to an incoming chemistry major based on merit as demonstrated by class rank performance, SAT score and other criteria.