Biology Department Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This fund was established by the Biology Department faculty to recognize and provide financial assistance to a deserving student majoring in a field of study in which Biological sciences are foundational.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 3.0 (B) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Biology
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Must have taken or be enrolled in courses in one of the following areas:
    Biology

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$300 to $500
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2024:Please list the biology courses you have completed at Mesa College, and share briefly how these courses have impacted your goals. (500 word limit)
  4. 2024: Why does the field of biology appeal to you? What events, influences or circumstances in your life have shaped your understanding or appreciation of biology? Please describe these events and your future career or educational goals as they pertain to the field of biology.
  5. 2024: Please answer the following: 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate for this scholarship? 2. Do you have any community service, leadership, specific achievements, professional experiences, and/or any additional information that may contribute to the committee's judgment?