Major: Physics

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Awards

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Sophomore and juniors selected for advancement in NROTC; majoring in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, computer engineering, physics, or mathematics; character, academic standing, merit, and need.


Value:

$2,000 - $4,000 scholarships depending on candidate's competitiveness

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

Division of Military Sciences, Navy & Marine

Charles F. Hooper Jr. Memorial Scholarships

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Senior graduate students in physics who have shown distinction in research and teaching.


Value:

$250 awarded annually

Degree:

Graduate

College:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics

Gene and Richard Garrett Award

College Awarded Aid
Need-based


physics majors who are U.S. citizens who have passed at least four standard physics courses beyond the first-year sequence with a 3.0 or better; preference to seniors with demonstrated financial need.


Value:

approximately $500

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics

J. Michael Harris Student Memorial Awards

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Students with interest and research in Institute for Fundamental Theory.


Value:

$3,000

Degree:

Graduate

College:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in chemistry, computer and information science and engineering, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy, psychology, and social sciences. Applications are available in early August, and due in early November.


Value:

$30,000 annual stipend and a $10,500 allowance

Degree:

Graduate

T. A. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Outstanding students completing thesis/dissertation in experimental physics; awarded for excellence in research.


Value:

$500

Degree:

Graduate

College:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics

Wayne Bomstad II Memorial Awards

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Excellence in teaching laboratory classes and discussion sections.


Value:

$250, normally two awards

Degree:

Graduate

College:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics