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Professors maintain dual lives as educators and researchers, creating two overlapping communities within the University. An undergraduate research experience gives students access to both communities. Typically, students become familiar with professors through their classes and through the descriptions of professor research on the department web site. Students can join laboratories as early as their freshman year. Research efforts can receive course credit (6 credits towards graduating, with 3 credits satisfying the major requirement). Students can often receive financial support for research, especially during the summer, from either research grants of professors or from several competitive fellowship programs offered through the Department and/or University.
Below are brief descriptions of scholarships and support available to Biology students.
- HOWARD HUGHES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
A research based award that involves competition for participation in a summer program ($3000) or our Academic Year Program ($1000). Participants carryout independent research in the laboratories of USC research scientists, publish a paper and present their work orally. For more information on this program only, contact Dr. Loren Knapp (PSC 109, 803-777-2505, lwknapp@cosm.sc.edu).
- UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN INTEGRATIVE EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (NSF-REU)
This summer program is for undergraduates from universities other than USC, Columbia, and is supported by the National Science Foundation's REU program. Our program is for and is for students interested in gaining a hands on experience in research in evolutionary biology. A stipend and housing are provided. The program emphasizes the interface between molecular genetics and organismal-level processes. More information and an application form can be found at the program website: CLICK HERE.
Below are brief descriptions of scholarships and support available to Biology students through the Dept. of Biological Sciences. Recipients of these awards are selected by the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Ms. Briana Timmerman.
- JAMES T. PENNEY AWARD
Awarded to an undergraduate Student Athlete who has demonstrated academic excellence while majoring in the field of Biological Sciences. Student must have earned 60 hours by the end of the Spring semester. Recipient receives $100.
- OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY SENIOR AWARD
Awarded to the graduating senior in Biology who has excelled in academic performance and in undergraduate research and service. Recipient receives $500 Savings Bond.
Below are brief descriptions of scholarships and support available from sources outside the Dept of Biological Sciences;
for more information on the following, contact Dr. Charles Duggins, 803-777-4255, duggins@biol.sc.edu). Dr. Duggins is the Chair of the Biological Sciences Awards Committee. Applications are never mailed through the postal service or sent through email. In order to apply for a departmental award, qualifying students must have completed a certain number of hours in the biology major on the USC-Columbia and/or satellite campuses. Check your gamecock email for application notices and guidelines.
- JUNE TRAPP SWANSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN BOTANY
Awarded to worthy undergraduates with strong interest in and propensity for study of botany
- JENNY ZARECK SCHAYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a biology pre-med student has demonstrated academic excellence in Biological Sciences. Student must have completed at least 90 hours by the end of the Spring semester.
- T. L. McMEEKIN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a non-pre-med undergraduate student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Biological Sciences. Preference will be given to a student who may not have received proper recognition for superior work.
- A. C. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a non-pre-med undergraduate student who has completed 60 hours and who has demonstrated a superior aptitude for biology. The student should show promise and potential for a post-baccalaureate education.
- GEORGE W. WARING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate biology pre-med student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Biological Sciences. Student must have completed 60 hours by the end of Spring.
- W. GORDON BELSER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate Biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence in botany courses. Student must have completed 60 hours by the end of the Spring semester.
- FELIX H. LAUTER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate Biology major who has demonstrated academic excellence, and who has a pre-professional interest in Health Professions. Students must not have completed more than 36 hours by the end of the Spring semester.
For all other questions pertaining to financial aid and scholarships, contact the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at 803/777-8134 and the Fellowships & Scholarships Program at 803/777-0958.
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