Zoology Department Scholarships and Awards

Zoology Department Scholarships

Earl Smart Award--Awarded to the outstanding sophomore zoology student

Orson W. Young Award--Awarded to the outstanding junior zoology student

Zoology majors are also eligible to apply for University Scholarships and the College of Science scholarships.

Zoology Department Awards

Outstanding Graduate Award--awarded to the student(s) with highest grade point average.

Browning Arms Field Award--awarded to the student demonstrating the greatest aptitude for field ecological work.

Evolutionary Ecology Award--awarded to the student demonstrating the highest academic achievement in the disciplines of evolution, ecology, or behavior.

Laboratory Research Award--awarded to the student demonstrating the greatest accomplishment in laboratory research.

Zoology Service Award--awarded to the student who has most assisted the department in its operations.

Zoology students who have conducted significant independent research projects may be nominated for membership in the international research society, Sigma Xi.

For more information on scholarships and awards, contact the department of zoology office,     801-626-6165.