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Collegial Scholarships
The following scholarships are presented annually to students in the College of Science and Technology who have exhibited academic excellence. In addition, scholarships take into account demonstrated financial need. Students must apply online for these scholarships. The application is available below. Applications are reviewed by various departmental and collegial committees for eligibility. Wholly, these scholarships aim to inspire and continue exemplary scholastic achievements within the College of Science and Technology.
Applications due Friday, April 19, 2013
Florence R. Berg, CST ’49, Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by Florence R. Berg, CST '49, to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology who are either conducting summer research or who have financial need.
Mark Berger Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Michael R. Berman, Class of 1966, the Berger Scholarship is awarded to biology students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and financial need. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Biology.
Andrea Broad Scholarship in Biological Sciences
Established in 2000 by William E.S. Browning in 2000, in honor of Andrea Broad, CLA ’73, LAW ’79, the Broad Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student majoring in the biological sciences. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Biology.
Albert B. Brown Scholarship
Established in 2010 by Albert B. Brown, CST '64, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in chemistry who demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need, with strong preference given to U.S. citizens and permanent resident students who plan to pursue industrial chemistry as a profession.
Selma Brown, CST ’48 Scholarship Fund
Established in 1995 by Shirley, CLA ’45, ’47, and Bernard, CLA ’45, the Brown Scholarship is awarded to junior and senior chemistry students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Shirley and Bernard Brown Scholarship
Established in 2013 by Selma Brown, CST '48, to provide scholarships for outstanding students in the fields of physics and math, with a preference that the fund be used to promote women in these fields.
Abraham and Ruth Clearfield Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Dr. Abraham, CST ’48, ’51 and Mrs. Ruth Clearfield, the Clearfield Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, or another physical science, who have financial need and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Computer and Information Sciences Jr. Scholarship
Established in 1997, the purpose of the fund is to award annual scholarships to an outstanding junior in the CIS department.
Dean's Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by the Dean of of College of Science and Technology, alumni, and friends, the annual scholarship will be awarded to outstanding undergraduate students.
Edward and Frances Fineman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Robert M. Fineman, CST ’66, in memory of his parents, the Fineman Scholarship is presented to undergraduate chemistry students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and financial need. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Dr. Lorraine H. Kligman Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Dr. Kligman, CST ’66, CLA ’74, the Kligman Scholarship is presented to non-traditional sophomore biology students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and financial need with preference given to students who are single parents. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Biology Department.
John A. Pool Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2011 by Romary A. Poole in memory of Temple faculty member John A. Poole to provide scholarships for junior or senior students enrolled in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics who have demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and an appreciation for the arts.
Thomas Punnett, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2009 in memory of Dr. Punnett, a biology professor at Temple University, to provide summer financial support for outstanding graduate students majoring in biology or biochemistry in the College of Science and Technology who have financial need.
The Jules J. Sheldon, D.D.S., Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 by a bequest from Jules J. Sheldon, D.D.D., CST '43, DEN '47, to provide scholarships for financially needy students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology.
The Francis James and Helen C. Sholomskas Scholarship for Outstanding Students
Established in 1979 in memory of Francis James Sholomskas, EDU ’48, CLA ’60, former assistant chairman of the mathematics department, the Sholomskas Scholarship for Outstanding Students is presented to a junior or senior in a mathematics major who has demonstrated exceptional academic success in the math program and active participation in University activities. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Mathematics.
The Francis James and Helen C. Sholomskas Progress to Excellence Scholarship
Established in 1979 in memory of Francis James Sholomskas, EDU ’48, CLA ’60, former assistant chairman of the mathematics department, the Sholomskas Progress to Excellence Scholarship is presented to a junior or senior in a mathematics major who began their college mathematics studies with Intermediate or College Algebra and has demonstrated excellent academic success in the math program and active participation in University activities. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Mathematics.
Henry A. Sloviter Student Research Scholarship in Chemistry
Established in 1996 by Henry A. Sloviter, CLA ’35, ’36, the Sloviter Award is presented to an outstanding sophomore or junior chemistry student to support and encourage continued excellence in laboratory research. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Seda Tarzian Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Seda Tarzian, CST ’48, the Tarzian Scholarship is presented to academically talented students majoring in the sciences who have financial need, with preference given to those who have experienced socioeconomic or educational disadvantages. The scholarship recipient is determined by the College of Science and Technology.
Hazel M. Tomlinson, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1995 by the estate of Hazel M. Tomlinson, CST ’26, ’28, a long time faculty member of the chemistry department faculty, the Tomlinson Scholarship is presented to undergraduate chemistry students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement and financial need. The scholarship recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
Collegial Awards
The following awards are presented annually to students in the College of Science and Technology who have demonstrated an understanding and appreciation for the tradition of academic excellence at Temple University. These awards do not require applications. All CST students are reviewed by various departmental and collegial committees for eligibility. Wholly, these awards aim to reward exemplary scholastic achievements within the College of Science and Technology.
Click here for a list of previous award recipients
Barak Artzy Memorial Award
Established in 1976 by Helen H. Stolker, in memory of Barak Artzy, the Artzy Award is presented to a member of the graduating class who has been an outstanding student in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry in the pre-medical program. The award recipient is determined by the College of Science and Technology.
Rachel Carson Memorial Award
Established by Charles Miller in memory of Rachel Carson and awarded to a member of the graduating class who is a gifted and promising student in the study of biology/biochemistry.
Computer and Information Sciences Undergraduate Student Activities Fund
Established in 2007 by Steven B. Petchon, SBM ’80, to support CIS undergraduate student activities including, but not limited to, travel to conferences, support for International ACM Programming contest participants and fees associated with acceptance of undergraduate papers and professional publications.
Paul G. Curcillo II, MD Biology Award
Established in 2008 by Paul G. Curcillo II, MD, CST ’84, to provide annual awards to seniors majoring in biology with demonstrated excellent academic performance.
Sol and Elsie Deglin Memorial Award
Established in 1977 by Beatrice Deglin Leder, EDU ’42, and others in honor of her brother, Sol Deglin, EDU ’38, the Deglin Award is presented to outstanding graduating biology students who are interested in a career in teaching. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Biology.
Murray Green Memorial Prize in Physics
Established in 1995 by Murray Green, CST ’57, the Green Prize is awarded to an outstanding graduating student majoring physics. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Physics.
James A. Harrison Memorial Award
Established in 1975 in memory of Dr. Harrison, a member of the department of biology faculty for 35 years, the Harrison Award is presented to an outstanding senior biology major on the basis of scholarship, research accomplishment and extra-curricular activities in the department. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Biology.
Marcus B. Herscher Memorial Prize in Physics
Established in 1965 by Mr. Herscher’s coworkers at RCA, the Herscher Prize is presented to a graduating physics major who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Physics.
The Charles Hodge IV Prize in Biology
Established by Dr. Ruth Patrick in memory of Dr. Charles Hodge IV, a former member of the Biology Department. This prize is to be awarded to a graduating senior in the Biology Department who has been distinguished in the areas of research and scholarly achievements.
Helen Leshock Molnar and Jeffrey G. Molnar (CST '76) Award Fund
Established in 2008 by Jessie L. Smith to provide an award to an outstanding graduating senior who majored in either chemistry or geology, with preference given to female students. The award recipient is determined by the College of Science and Technology and Earth and Environmental Science.
Natan Luehrmann-Cowen Memorial Award
Established in 2010 to provide for an award to an outstanding Junior or Senior in the College of Science and Technology who demonstrates academic excellence. Preference will be given to students who have also demonstrated achievement in one or more of the following: chess, bridge, playing a musical instrument.
Most Promising Math Major Award
Established in 1995 by Orin Chein, faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, the award is presented to an outstanding sophomore or junior math majorwho, on the basis of his or her performance in Basic Mathematical Concepts (2196) or some other proof-based mathematics course at the 3000 level or higher, shows the most promise for successful future work in mathematics. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Mathematics.
Richard Asher Paclin Memorial Award
Established in 1974 by Estelle and Martin Paclin, Law ’32, the parents of Richard Asher Paclin, CST ’73, who demonstrated exceptional achievements, the Paclin award is presented to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated superior academic success in the chemistry program. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Chemistry.
The Francis James and Helen C. Sholomskas Award for Outstanding Students
Established in 1979 in memory of Francis James Sholomskas, EDU ’48, CLA ’60, former assistant chairman of the mathematics department, the Sholomskas Award for Outstanding Students is presented to a senior in a mathematics major who has demonstrated exceptional academic success in the math program and active participation in University activities. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Mathematics.
Phyllis Zayon Steinberg Memorial Award in Mathematics
Established in memory of Phyllis Zayon Steinberg, gifted mathematician, former student and member of the mathematics department, the Steinberg Award is presented to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated superior achievements in the math program and has promise in the field of mathematics. The award recipient is determined by the Department of Mathematics.