Scholarships for CSAM Students

College of Science and Mathematics

Undergraduate

Montclair-Graz Sister City Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition and academic year studying in Graz

Graduate

OPEN-NJ

Amount: $10,000 per year for two or three years

Learn about application requirements and submitting your application

Novartis Graduate Scholarship

Amount:

• Academic Year 2017-18: $2,500 operating expenses
• Summer 2018: $6,000 research stipend, assuming no funding through another source
• Academic Year 2018-19: $1,400 operating expenses

Application Deadline: TBD

Criteria:

• Full-time graduate student in a relevant master’s program in CSAM:
  • MS Biochemistry
  • MS Chemistry
  • MS Molecular Biology
  • MS Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
• Commitment to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Prior appropriate work experience, internship or research, etc. with supporting letter(s) of recommendation helpful
• Award will be based on merit in accordance with the admission requirements as outlined by the program

Application Process:
The following need to be submitted electronically to Dr. Scott Kight, Associate Dean – College of Science and Mathematics at kights@montclair.edu:

• A completed Novartis Scholarship Application (coming soon)
• A precise and concise statement (not to exceed two pages) of interest in a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Copy(ies) of all college-level transcript(s)
• Letter of recommendation from a research mentor, academic advisor, or a department chair
• Research proposal in a field relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and destined to be converted into the student’s master’s thesis

Expectations:

• Maintain full-time status with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a B
• Be actively involved in the next PharmFest, pharma related activities and selected activities on the Novartis campus and will be eligible for and encouraged to participate in internships at Novartis
• Participate in a University-based student research symposium plus contribute a research presentation at least one professional conference

The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science

Amount: $10,000

Criteria:

The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science is a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) award to a graduating natural science major from the College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) at Montclair State University who will pursue formal, full-time graduate study leading to a doctoral (PhD) degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. This award will be restricted to students in the disciplines of biology, molecular biology, geoscience, physics, chemistry and biochemistry. Each year one graduating senior will be selected to receive one of these $10,000 fellowships. Applications will be reviewed following the fall semester and announcement of the award will be made in the spring each year.

The recipient of the award will be given a $5,000 stipend upon verification of enrollment for the first year of graduate study, and the additional $5,000 when she/he verifies that approximately half of the graduate program has been completed. The second $5,000 portion will be placed in trust in an interest-bearing account. The recipient will receive both the principal and interest at the time of the second award. In the event that the Fellow does not continue in the graduate program, the second award will not be granted and the money will be returned to the fund at Montclair State University.

Candidates for the award must have completed at least 60 semester hours at Montclair State University with at least 24 semester hours completed in their natural science major at Montclair State University by graduation. Candidates must submit formal application to the Department Chair on the form provided. Each department chair may nominate no more than one applicant in each discipline to the Dean, who will consult with the CSAM department chairs prior to making a determination of the award recipient.

Department of Biology

Undergraduate

Wehner Student Research Program (WESTREP)

Amount: Up to $10000 ($3000 – Stipend, fixed; $5000 – Research, flexible; $2000 – Travel, flexible)

Deadline: April 15

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship

Amount: Up to two awards per year; $1000-$2000 each based on fund availability

Criteria: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in at least six credits and majoring in a major housed within the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology, in good academic standing, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the major.

The Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship has been established to financially assist talented undergraduate and graduate students to defray expenses of their own research while enrolled as a full-time Biology and Molecular Biology major at Montclair State University in the year in which the funds are awarded.

An award recipient must demonstrate a commitment to biology and molecular biology scholarship and research.

This award is founded in loving memory of Professor Bonnie Lustigman.

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Charles E. Hadley Memorial Fund for Independent Student Research

Amount: Up to $250

Criteria: Demonstration of academic excellence and financial need.

The Hadley Fund provides grants for undergraduate students who have displayed both excellence of work and need for financial assistance to complete their research and independent study projects in Biology.

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Jacob Goodman Scholarship

Amount: Approximately $500

Application Deadline: Recipient will be selected based on academic achievement (GPA) during the Fall semester and the award issued for the following Spring semester. Students do not need to file an application.

Criteria: Full-time undergraduate in the Biology Department with at least 90 credits completed towards the degree and at least one semester of study remaining. Financial need is not a consideration. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.2) and potential for making an outstanding contribution in the field of biology after graduation.

The Jacob Goodman Scholarship provides scholarship assistance for full-time, undergraduate students enrolled in the Biology Department at Montclair State University.

Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund

Amount: Up to $800

Criteria: Preferably a Biology major. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the major. Experience in horticulture preferred.

The Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund has been established to support a student with sincere interest in botany or in conservation efforts affecting the plant environment.

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund

Amount: Approximately $250-500

Applications: Applications will be considered starting February 15; because this fund is for students in need of emergency funds, applications may also be considered outside of the normal application period. Contact the Biology department in Science Hall room 107 for application.

Criteria: Undergraduate recipients must have successfully completed one year of Biology core and collateral courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application. Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the time of application.

This fund has been established to financially assist full-time undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in one of the degree programs offered in the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology. The Award is intended to assist students who are in need of emergency funds.

* We encourage successful applicants to restore the funds to the Biology and Molecular Biology Department and the Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund when they are financially able to, in order to help future students in need.

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

S. Marie Kuhnen Scholarship

Amount: One scholarship per year; amount varies based on fund availability.

Applications: Applications will be considered beginning February 15 – March 15.

Criteria: Full-time undergraduate enrolled as a Biology major in the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology at Montclair State University, in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement; the financial need of a candidate will be a consideration. A recipient may receive a scholarship for a maximum of two years.

This fund has been established to financially assist one full-time undergraduate student enrolled as a Biology major at Montclair State University with an intention to teach. Student should be enrolled in field biology studies.

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Noyce STEM-4-STEM Scholarship for preservice teachers

Amount: About $32,000 (tuition, stipends, costs related to certification, etc.) over two years.

Deadline: May 2, 2022

Graduate

Wehner Student Research Program (WESTREP)

Amount: Up to $10,000 ($3,000 – Stipend, fixed; $5,000 – Research, flexible; $2,000 – Travel, flexible)

Deadline: April 1

Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship

Amount: Up to two awards per year; $1,000-$2,000 each based on fund availability
Criteria: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in at least six credits and majoring in a major housed within the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology, in good academic standing, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the major.

The Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship has been established to financially assist talented undergraduate and graduate students to defray expenses of their own research while enrolled as a full-time biology and molecular biology major at Montclair State University in the year in which the funds are awarded.

An award recipient must demonstrate a commitment to biology and molecular biology scholarship and research.

This award is founded in loving memory of Professor Bonnie Lustigman.

Deadline: March 15

Notification: April 1

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund

Amount: Approximately $250-500
Criteria: Undergraduate recipients must have successfully completed one year of biology core and collateral courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application. Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the time of application.

This fund has been established to financially assist full-time undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in one of the degree programs offered in the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology. The award is intended to assist students who are in need of emergency funds.

* We encourage successful applicants to restore the funds to the Biology and Molecular Biology Department and the Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund when they are financially able to, in order to help future students in need.

Deadline: March 15

Notification: April 1

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund

Amount: Up to $700

Criteria: Preferably a biology major. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the major. Experience in horticulture preferred.

The Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund has been established to support a student with sincere interest in botany or in conservation efforts affecting the plant environment.

Deadline: March 15

Notification: April 1

Application: Biology Scholarship Form

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Undergraduate

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Saliya DeSilva Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Gawley/Becker Science Education Award

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Final semester student must complete comprehensive science requirements to be determined by Chemistry and Biochemistry Department chair and faculty.

George Placek Award

Amount: Varies
Criteria: Most outstanding sophomore scholar in chemistry classes.

Margaret and Herman Sokol Freshman Chemistry Scholarship

Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Incoming freshmen chemistry majors recommended by their high school principals and/or high school chemistry teachers.

Racemics Scholarship

Amount:

Criteria: Awarded to junior chemistry or biochemistry major

Rufus Reed/Dorothy Schroeder Lehmkuhl Scholarship

Amount:

Criteria: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major with a minimum GPA of 3.25.

The Hans-Ulrich Gubler Undergraduate Award

Purpose: This undergraduate award was established in memory of Hans-Ulrich Gubler (1922-2010). H-U. Gubler was a Swiss microbiologist whose professional career spanned four decades. During that time he worked in a variety of biological research areas, most notably on the immunosuppressant properties of cyclosporine. His younger son emigrated to NJ in 1980 and his daughter-in-law is a Montclair State University Department of Biology alumna.

Eligibility: Demonstration of academic excellence and financial need.

Amount: $1,200

Deadline: February 15

Notification: April 15

Application: The Hans-Ulrich Gubler Award (PDF)

Noyce STEM-4-STEM Scholarship for preservice teachers

Amount: About $32,000 (tuition, stipends, costs related to certification, etc.) over two years.

Deadline: May 2, 2022

Department of Mathematics

Most scholarships in the Mathematics Department are determined by a department committee. Some scholarships are primarily based on merit, and others on a combination of merit and financial need. If you would like to be considered for our need-based scholarships, please fill out the Mathematical Sciences General Scholarship Application on Qualtrics. One application will allow you to be considered for all relevant awards.

If you would like additional information about scholarships, please contact the Mathematics department chairperson.

Undergraduate

Mathematics Department Scholarship

Amount: Varies; Frequency Varies

Criteria: Outstanding undergraduate in mathematics, with preference for those demonstrating financial need.

Audrey Vincentz Leef Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Criteria: An award to assist full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students, or to EOF students who plan on studying mathematics. The recipient must take at least one math course during the semester the scholarship is awarded and show evidence of financial need. This award is nominated by the scholarship committee with input from the department faculty.

Dr. Elton Robertson Technology Award

Amount: $1,500 annually for each recipient

Criteria: Full-time math majors enrolled in teacher certification program, good academic standing, financial need will be considered, have completed 85 credits toward their degree.

Noyce at Montclair Mathematics Scholarship

Amount: Two years of tuition and a small stipend

Criteria: Undergraduate students enrolled in the program leading to a Mathematics degree with K-6 teacher certification (MAEL). Juniors and Seniors admitted to the Teacher Ed. Program must have a 3.0 overall GPA, 2.75 mathematics GPA

Eligible applicants should apply at the same time that they apply to the Teacher Ed. program.

Noyce STEM-4-STEM Scholarship for preservice teachers

Amount: About $32,000 (tuition, stipends, costs related to certification, etc.) over two years.

Deadline: May 2, 2022

Graduate

Mathematics Department Scholarship

Amount: Varies; Frequency Varies

Criteria: Outstanding graduate in mathematics, with preference for those demonstrating financial need.

Audrey Vincentz Leef Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Criteria: An award to assist full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students, or to EOF students who plan on studying mathematics. The recipient must take at least one math course during the semester the scholarship is awarded and show evidence of financial need. This award is nominated by the scholarship committee with input from the department faculty.

Max A. Sobel Fellowship

Amount: Amount and frequency varies.

Criteria: Graduate student in mathematics education; nominated by mathematics education faculty.

Westerdahl Fellowship

Amount: Tuition wavier and $25,000 stipend per year for up to four years

Criteria: Awards are for exceptional doctoral students enrolled in full-time studies

Contact: Steven Greenstein, Program Director

Department of Physics and Astronomy

If you would like additional information about scholarships, please contact the Physics and Astronomy department chairperson.

Undergraduate

Joan L. Dalton Memorial Graduate Fellowship in Astronomy

Amount: up to $50,000; frequency varies

Criteria: Provides funding to a graduating physics major to pursue a PhD in any area of astronomy or astrophysics. Dalton Astronomy Scholarship (PDF) for full details

Contact: Marc Favata, Fellowship Administrator

Dean Hamden Scholarship Awards

Amount: multiple awards, $300 to $400

Criteria: Recognizes students excellence in the teacher certification program or those contributing to the department via service in the Physics Club or as a tutor/supplemental instructor.

Richard Hodson Scholarship

Amount: $400

Criteria: Awarded annually to an outstanding physics major.

Mary Lou West Scholarship

Amount: $300

Criteria: Outstanding beginning physics major.

Noyce STEM-4-STEM Scholarship for preservice teachers

Amount: About $32,000 (tuition, stipends, costs related to certification, etc.) over two years.

Deadline: May 2, 2022

Additional scholarship opportunities for those interested in Physics Teaching are available at the Center of Pedagogy’s Grants and Scholarships page.

School of Computing

Undergraduate

Merit Based Senior Awards

Amount: $250

Criteria: Awarded to seniors in each major based on academic/extracurricular performance

Graduate

Merit Based Awards

Amount: $250

Criteria: Awarded to graduate students in each program based on academic/extracurricular performance

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies

Undergraduate

Angelo Tagliacozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 – $5,000

Criteria: Junior or senior majoring in a geological science

Contact: Dr. Joshua Galster

NJWEA Dr. Raymond M. Manganelli Memorial Scholarship Awards Program

Amount: $2,000 – $2,500

Criteria: The awards are based on academic performance, merit, scholastic ability, and demonstrated interest in the environment.

Contact: New Jersey Water Environment Association

Betrand Boucher Scholarship Fund

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Student majoring in environmental, urban and geographic studies.

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth and Environmental Studies

Kurt and Anny Landsberger Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Criteria: A graduate of an Essex County high school and pursuing a geography major.

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth and Environmental Studies

Milstead Award for Excellence in Geography

Amount: Approximately $200

Criteria: Junior majoring in environmental, urban and geographic studies who is in high academic standing and shows promise as a professional geographer.

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth and Environmental Studies

Outstanding Junior in Earth and Environmental Science

Amount: $200

Criteria: A student with junior status in an environmental studies major

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth & Environmental Studies

Outstanding Senior in Earth and Environmental Science

Amount: $200

Criteria: A student with senior status in an environmental studies major

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth & Environmental Studies

Outstanding Junior in Sustainability Science

Amount: $200

Criteria: A student with junior status in a Sustainability Science major

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo Earth & Environmental Studies

Outstanding Senior in Sustainability Science

Amount: $200

Criteria: A student with senior status in a sustainability science major

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth & Environmental Studies

Conservation Careers Scholarship List

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Varies

Contact: Conservation Careers

Noyce STEM-4-STEM Scholarship for preservice teachers

Amount: About $32,000 (tuition, stipends, costs related to certification, etc.) over two years.

Deadline: May 2, 2022

Graduate

Outstanding Teaching Assistant

Amount: $200

Criteria: A graduate student working with an EAES faculty member as a teaching assistant

Contact: Chairperson, Dr. Clement Alo, Earth & Environmental Studies

Conservation Careers Scholarship List

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Varies

Contact: Conservation Careers