Scholarships/Awards Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Scholarship for Incoming First-Year Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors (Fall 2025)
Trytten Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding high school senior entering UWSP in Fall 2025. The total amount of the award is $4,000 spread over four years. Guidelines and Application Form.
- Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Created in honor of William C. Hansen, a 1911 UWSP graduate and 7th chancellor of UWSP (1940-1962). It is awarded to a deserving chemistry sophomore.
- Kaczmarek Scholarship
Provided for by an endowment from Gilbert J. Kaczmarek, a graduate of our department. It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major for distinguished achievement in academics, leadership and a demonstrated potential for success as a chemist.
- Taraska Family Chemistry Award
Created by Anthony and Mildred Taraszka to reward successful achievement in chemistry or biochemistry and promote advanced degrees in chemistry, biochemistry or other select sciences.
- Thalacker-Trytten Scholarship
Provided for by an endowment from Victor Thalacker, a graduate of our department, in memory of his professor and mentor Roland Trytten. It is awarded to a high-achieving undergraduate student majoring in either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
- Wisconsin Chemistry Student Scholarship
Established by an anonymous donor in 2008. It is presented to a deserving junior or senior chemistry major who resides in Wisconsin.
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- Kaczmarek Scholarship
Provided for by an endowment from Gilbert J. Kaczmarek, a graduate of our department. It is awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major for distinguished achievement in academics, and leadership.
- Taraska Family Chemistry Award
Created by Anthony and Mildred Taraszka to reward successful achievement in chemistry or biochemistry and promote advanced degrees in chemistry, biochemistry or other select sciences.
Awards
The Department of Chemistry administers 14 awards to recognize outstanding student performance in the chemistry curriculum. The recipient of each award is, in general, decided via a nomination and balloting process by the faculty of the department. Awards are presented annually in the later portion of the spring semester.
Complete List of Chemistry Scholarships and Awards