The N. Catherine Cominsky Scholarship

 

This scholarship was personally endowed by the above late faculty member of the former Department of Biology.  It is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in either Biology or Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences.   In order to qualify, students must have achieved junior standing, must have completed at least two regular semesters (fall or spring) in one of the above majors in residence at the University, and must have at least one additional regular semester of study after the award is made.  Criteria for award are academic excellence, as measured by overall grade point average (GPA), GPA in the major, progress toward the degree, and participation in research activities; potential for and demonstrated interest in postgraduate study in biology, biochemistry, or a health profession field; and, participation in department-related activities, such as discipline-related student organizations and tutoring.  Applications will be evaluated by a committee consisting of the department Chair, the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Affairs, and the Director of Undergraduate Affairs. The award amount will be $500 applied to the student’s tuition and fee bill for the semester after the award is made.  Application forms are available in the Biology and Biochemistry Undergraduate Affairs Office, room 104C Science Building, or online at http://www.bchs.uh.edu/ugrad/ugrad_forms/Cominsky_Appl_Form_2008.doc.  Two letters of recommendation, at least one which must come from a faculty member whose primary appointment is in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry are required in addition to a statement from the applicant regarding career goals.  The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, March 31, 2008.