Biochemistry and Biotechnology Student Grants and Awards

Purpose: To provide financial support for BCBT students to present their research at a scientific conference.

Who is eligible: Declared BS or MS BCBT students in good standing (i.e. not on probation) who are engaged in research with a BCBT faculty member and who plan to present his/her research in either poster or oral form at a conference.

Award Level: Up to $500 toward documented expenses (usually conference fee, travel expenses, etc.) per student per 12 month period. Award expenditures are subject to University Guidelines

Application Materials:

1. Cover Page Form
2. 1 page CV of student
3. Copy of submitted abstract for the meeting
4. Letter/email from faculty advisor confirming the student's research involvement and approval to present research at the meeting.
5. Submit these items electronically to bcbtinfo@umsl.edu

Deadline: Rolling. 1 month prior to travel.

Post Award: Students must file travel preapproval form at least 2 weeks prior to travel. Awardees will be assisted by staff both before and after travel to execute appropriate disbursement of funds.

This is a need-based scholarship in the amount of $1,500 per year for a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.

1. The recipient will be in the high need category for financial aid and must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on file in the Student Financial Aid office.
   • The combined federal adjusted gross income of the student and the student's family, as required to be reported on the FAFSA form, must be less than or equal to $40,000 per year, AND
   • The student must have financial need as defined by federal financial aid regulations.
2. The recipient of the scholarship must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
3. The recipient must be of Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and in good standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher).
4. The recipient is eligible for competitive renewal of the award provided she/he remains in good academic standing.

Applications for this award will be solicited via the current student listserv in the spring.

Monsanto Past Awardees

2019: Sinhareeb Al-Leiwi

2018: Rachel Manno

2016: Sidnie Campbell

2015: Gabrielle Rupp

2014: Matt Lindsey

2013: Livingstone Nganga

2012: Ryan Kosovich

The Outstanding Senior Award is awarded to a Biochemistry and Biotechnology major who has or will graduate in the current academic year and is typically awarded in late spring. Nominations for the award are by faculty only. The award includes $500.

Outstanding Senior Past Awardees

2019: Matthew Stacy, Hannah Gill

2018: Katherine West, Lauren Jenkins

2017: Christine Dalton

2016: Rhett Mayfield, Kaylyn Bauer, Mudar Ismail

2015: Tabitha McCullers

2014: Susan Monnig, Laura Janks

2013: Tedan Hu and Allison Saettele

2012: Kermit Gardner

Past Awardees

2019: Kristin Briggs

2018: Tracie Close

This award is given to an outstanding sophomore or junior Biochemistry and Biotechnology major. The award is judged on outstanding past academic performance and a commitment to a future career in the field. Applications include applicant name, current overall GPA and major GPA, and one/two paragraphs explaining the applicant's interests in biotechnology, academic progress to date, and future career plans. The award includes $500. The application deadline is typically in April, and submission instructions and deadline are announced on the current student listserv.

Continueing Education Past Awardees

2019: Moriah Swoboda, Mara Hamilton

2018: Matthew Stacy

2016: Hannah Gill

2015: Rhett Mayfield, Mudar Ismail, Christoper Tipton

2014: Richard Davenport, Yao Xiao

2013: Laura Janks

2012: Tedan Hu

Past Awardees

2019: Helena Spikes

2018: Thao Pham

2017: Shirisha Poonati

2016: Sarah Tan, Susan Monnig

2015: Christie Belles

2014: Sami Adbul-Samad

2013: Jason Atkins

2012: Christopher Limmex

2019: Diana Lund

2018: Tyler Obermark

Past Awardees

2012-2013:Madhulika Sharma