Scholarship Information
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at West Virginia Wesleyan College is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities from two endowed funds: The Nicholas Hyma Memorial Chemistry Scholarship and the Nellie V. and M. Kathryn McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship. The Hyma fund was established by contributions from former chemistry students in recognition of Professor Nicholas Hyma, an exceptional teacher and dedicated faculty member at Wesleyan from 1919-1956. The McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship fund was provided through a generous gift from the estate of Nellie V. and M. Kathryn McLaughlin. These competitive scholarships provide up to $3,000 of financial aid to several outstanding chemistry students, and may be renewed for up to four years of full-time study provided that the student continues to fulfill chemistry major requirements, maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA in the chemistry major and maintains a 3.25 overall GPA.
Requirements
For consideration, the candidate must have a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average, a minimum mathematics SAT score of 600 or a minimum ACT mathematics score of 25, and fulfill the application process described below.
Awarding Process
The Hyma and McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, faculty evaluation, and the potential a student demonstrates to be successful in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The number of awards and financial aid amounts depend upon available funds. Applications received before March 1 will be given priority.
Application Process
- Submit a completed Application for Admission (including transcripts, ACT and/or SAT scores and High School Academic Request Form). Applications for Admission are available from the Office of Admission or online at www.wvwc.edu.
- Complete the Hyma and McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship online application form and return it with all other materials by March 1. Early submissions are encouraged! This may permit early consideration and notification of award.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school science instructor.
- Selected applicants will be contacted by a Chemistry faculty member by phone for an interview and applicants may be asked to visit Wesleyan’s campus on a weekday for a second interview.