For more information, please contact the Biology Department advisors
| Name | Award | Requirement | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Duenckel Garden Club Scholarship
| $1,000+ | Studying related subjects; expected to be a continuing student. Application Form | Oct 15 (Spring awards) Mar 15 (Fall awards) |
Sherman Oaks Garden Club Scholarship
| $1,000 | Studying related subjects; expected to be a continuing student | Mar 15 |
COAST - Undergraduate research grant (CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology) | up to $750 | Call for applications  Application form | May 1 |
Julie Gorchynski, M.D. Graduate Research Grant | $1,000 | Graduate student conducting research with a faculty mentor in the Dept of Biology. Click on the following for Application details . Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Julie Gorchynski, MD, Center for Cancer & Developmental Biology Graduate Research Award | $200 | Graduate Student conducting research in the field of Cancer or Developmental Biology. Must have published or presented research. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Julie Gorchynski, MD, Center for Cancer & Developmental Biology Graduating MS Student Award | $200 | Graduate Student who is graduating. Outstanding Research and Teaching in Cancer / Developmental Biology. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Lori and Dr. Bob Luszczak Graduate Scholarship in Biology | $1,000 | Graduate student in the Dept of Biology. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Dr. Celina Barba-Simic Biology Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Steven Oppenheimer | $1,000 | Undergraduate Student conducting research in the Biology Department. Apply via Academic Works | March 1-15 |
Judge Julian Beck Outstanding Graduating Senior Biology Major Award (Biology Prize)
| $600 | Academic excellence/research participation.Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduate Research in Biology - Areas of ecology, evolution, ethology or systematics | $500 | Biology major involved in research with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must have published or presented research. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduate Research in Biology - Areas of cellular, molecular, physiological or developmental biology | $500 | Biology major involved in research with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must have published or presented researchNominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Lieberman Family Foundation Biology Scholarship for Outstanding Undergraduates | $1,000 | GPA of 3.5 or above. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Julie Gorchynski, MD, Center for Cancer & Developmental Biology Undergraduate | $200 | Research in the field of Cancer or Develop. Biol. Must have published or presented research. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Julie Gorchynski, MD, Center for Cancer & Developmental Biology Graduating Senior Award | $200 | Research in the field of Cancer or Develop. Biol. Must have published or presented research. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Bennett-Bickford Award Honoring An Outstanding Future Science Educator
| $1000 & Certificate | Academic excellence; intention of entering a teaching profession (mandatory). Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student Award
| $400 & certificate | Graduate student - Academic performance & contributions to science. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Hugo & Irma Oppenheimer Award (Graduate or Undergraduate Level) | $200.00, certificate, & name on perpetual plaque in Dean's office | Excellence in research & teaching promise. Both graduates & undergraduates are eligible for this award. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Research Award
| $400 & certificate | Graduate student - Academic performance and exceptional biological research. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
| $400 & certificate | Graduate student - Academic performance and an aptitude for teaching in biology. Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Newhall Land & Farming Company Southern California Ecology Grant
| $1000 | Graduate students whose research focuses on the ecology of terrestrial organisms, populations, or communities from southern California (click here for more information). NB: applications should be submitted between Mar 1-15 via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Hugo & Irma Oppenheimer Student Award (College-level award) | $200, certificate, & name on plaque | Minimum GPA: None | March 1-15 |
Outstanding Graduate Student, in memory of former Biology Professor & Dean Donald E. Bianchi (College-level award)
| $250 | Graduate student - Minimum GPA: 3.5 Academic accomplishments, such as research, honors, awards. Financial need/upon Financial Aid office approval. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Navasha Singh Memorial Travel Scholarship
| $1000 | To provide travel funds for a Biology student (undergraduate or graduate - click here for more information). Nominations should be sent to the Biology Awards Committee. | March 15 |
Bob and Doris Tracy Memorial Scholarships
| $1000 | First generation students (undergraduate/graduate) studying mechanistic history of terrestrial vertebrates, or freshwater/marine environments (click the following link for more information | March 15 |
| $15,000 | Provides $15,000/per year to one tenured faculty member and one Biology undergraduate student to collaborate on a scientific research project. | March 15 |
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award Presented in Memory of Former Biology Professor & Dean Donald E. Bianchi (College-level award)
| $250 | Minimum GPA: 3.2 Academic accomplishments, such as research, honors, awards. Financial need/upon Financial Aid office approval. College-level award. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Heald Outstanding Junior Award (College-level award)
| $500 | Minimum GPA: 3.5 Academic accomplishments, such as research, honors, awards. Financial need/upon Financial Aid office approval. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Heald Outstanding Graduating Senior Award (College-level award)
| $500 | Minimum GPA: 3.5 Academic accomplishments, such as research, honors, awards. Financial need/upon Financial Aid office approval. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Outstanding Junior Award (College-level award)
| Plaque & $200 Matador Bookstore gift certificate | Minimum GPA: 3.5 Academic accomplishments, such as research, honors, awards. Financial need/upon Financial Aid office approval. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
Excellence in Science Scholarship (College-level award)
| Minimum GPA: 3.5 Compiled at least 60 but not more than 105 units; at least 30 at CSUN. Student must show scholarly achievements and extracurricular contributions. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 | |
The Prakriti Suri Memorial Award
| $5000 | Minumum GPA: 3.3, senior level standing | March 1-15 |
The Leslie Family Scholarship in Biology
| $1500 | Minumum GPA: 3.0 | March 15 |
Southern California Garden Club Scholarship
| $1000 | Minimum GPA: 3.0 Students pursuing the study of horticulture, floriculture, landscaping, environmental sciences, etc. Application Form . Applications should be sent to the Greenhouse Committee. | March 15 |
Robert Nolan Scholarship Endowment
| $1000 | Graduate or undergraduate student demonstrating strong academic performance and plans to go on to dental or medical school. College-level award. Apply via Academic Works. | March 1-15 |
University Scholarship Awards
| Various | CSUN Financial Aid Website | Various |