Scholarships and Awards
- Alumni Scholarship for Zoology Undergraduates — Certificate and monetary award. Scholarship awarded to outstanding Zoology undergraduate students in recognition of high scholastic achievement and dedication to the field of Zoology.
- William George Memorial Award — Certificate and monetary award. An award presented to fund a senior research project or as an undergraduate tuition scholarship for a student who is considering going on to graduate school in an area related to zoology.
- Charles L. Foote Achievement Award — Certificate and monetary award. An annual award given to senior or junior undergraduate in recognition of academic achievement and/or involvement in Zoology. The recipient must have completed 96 hours of college work including 20 hours in Zoology.
- Jan Martan Non-Traditional Student Award in Zoology — Certificate and monetary award. Presented to a non-traditional zoology student (undergraduate or graduate) in recognition of dedication, hard work and career potential.
- Jan Martan Undergraduate Student Award — Certificate and monetary award. Presented to an undergraduate zoology major in recognition of dedication, hard work and career potential.
- Carter-Kenney Endowed Scholarship — Certificate and monetary award. Awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in Zoology with an interest in Wildlife or Fisheries Biology who has the potential to make a significant contribution to the field.
- Hilda Stein Scholarship — Certificate and monetary award. Awarded to an outstanding student (graduate or undergraduate) pursing an interest in ornithology and/or conservation.
- Richard E. Blackwelder Award in Zoology — Certificate and Book of Recipients choice. Presented to a graduate or undergraduate student for unusual accomplishments in any one or more capacities of scholarship, research, and teaching.
- Walleyes Unlimited Scholarship — Certificate and monetary award. Awarded to an undergraduate zoology student who has demonstrated career potential and dedication to the field of fish biology.
- William Hill Scholarship — Certificate and monetary award. Awarded to an undergraduate zoology student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
- Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources (IFOR) Undergraduate Scholarship — Certificate and monetary award. Awarded to an undergraduate student in Zoology taking a program of study with emphasis in fisheries or wildlife. Preference will be given to an individual with an individualized curriculum meeting academic requirements for certification as either a Fishery or Wildlife Ecologist.
Students must submit a new application each year by 1 February. After applying each year, students will be considered for all Zoology scholarships for which they meet the donor’s criteria. For more information and application forms, visit the SIU Online Scholarship Opportunity Manager.