Iota Sigma Pi
Student Awards, Scholarships, and Internships


Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research
(annual award)

[List of Award Winners]

Criteria
At the time of nomination, the candidate must be a full-time (as defined by the nominee's institution) woman graduate student who is a candidate for a graduate degree in an accredited institution. The research presented by the candidate must be original research which can be described by one of the main chemical divisions (e.g., analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, physical, and/or ancillary divisions of chemistry).  The nominee may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi.
Conditions
Nominations for the award must be made by members of the institution's faculty, and only one nomination may be submitted by each department.
Dossier
The nomination dossier must contain:
  • Completed application form. (The application form is available in Word or pdf.)
  • The candidate's permanent and school addresses.
  • An academic history, including official transcripts from the colleges and universities attended by the nominee.
  • A brief description of the candidate's research and a list of publications and/or talks or papers presented outside of degree requirements. The description of the research should be no more than 1,000 words and must be prepared by the candidate.
  • Two recommendations; one from someone, such as a research adviser, who knows the candidate's work, and one from someone else who is familiar with the candidate's research capabilities.
Application due date
Six copies of the dossier must be sent to Professor Kathryn A. Thomasson, Iota Sigma Pi Director for Student Awards, University of North Dakota, Department of Chemistry,  P.O. Box 9024, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024.  Phone (701) 777-3199, Fax (701) 777-2331.  Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient will be notified by April 15.
Award
The award will be $500, a certificate, and a waiver of dues for one year.
Presentation
The award will be presented a local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi or the American Chemical Society or at a suitable time arranged with the department chair of the awardee.


Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry
(annual award)
The nomination shall be for excellence in chemistry.
[List of Award Winners]

Criteria
The nominee shall be a senior woman chemistry student in an accredited college or university that grants a four year degree. The nominee may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi.
Conditions
Nomination for the award must be made by members of the institution's faculty, and only one nomination may be submitted by each department.
Dossier
The nomination dossier must contain:
  • Completed application form. (The application form is available in Word or pdf.)
  • The nominee's permanent and school addresses.
  • An official transcript of the student's college record including the grade point average.
  • Department Head certification of most recent grades if they are not included on the official transcript.
  • A list of the student's activities while in college and a statement of plans after graduation.
  • Two or more recommendations by faculty members.
Application due date
Six copies of the dossier must be sent to Professor Kathryn A. Thomasson, Iota Sigma Pi Director for Student Awards, University of North Dakota, Department of Chemistry,  P.O. Box 9024, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024.  Phone (701) 777-3199, Fax (701) 777-2331.  Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient will be notified by April 15.
Award
The award will be $500, a certificate, and a waiver of dues for one year.
Presentation
The award will be presented at Honors Day on campus, a nearby local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi or the American Chemical Society, or at a suitable time arranged with the department chair of the awardee.


Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship
(annual award
)
The nomination shall be for excellence in chemistry or biochemistry.
[List of Award Winners]

Criteria
The nominee shall have attained junior standing in her curriculum at an accredited college or university and must have at least one semester of work to complete as of August 1 following the announcement. The nominee must be a member of Iota Sigma Pi at the time of her nomination. Individuals who are not members but who wish to apply for the scholarship may be made members by National Council action.
Conditions
Nomination for the scholarship must be made by a member of Iota Sigma Pi and supported by members of the faculty of the nominee's institution. Only one nomination may be submitted from any one department within a college or university.
Dossier
The nomination dossier must contain:
  • Completed application form. (The application form is available in Word or pdf.)
  • Name and address (home and school) of nominee.
  • Stipulation of Chapter or MAL status; official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended by the nominee.
  • Department Head certification of most recent grades if they are not on official transcript.
  • A list of all academic honors and professional memberships.
  • A short essay by the nominee describing herself, her goals in chemistry, any hobbies, talents, etc. that are applicable.  Present evidence of financial need, if applicable.
  • A letter of nomination from a member of Iota Sigma Pi (preferably a Chapter Officer).
  • At least two letters of recommendation from faculty who know the nominee's academic history and/or have taught her.
Application due date
Six copies of the dossier must be sent to Professor Kathryn A. Thomasson, Iota Sigma Pi Director for Student Awards, University of North Dakota, Department of Chemistry,  P.O. Box 9024, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024.  Phone (701) 777-3199, Fax (701) 777-2331.  Nominations must be received by February 15 and the recipient will be notified by April 15.
Award
The scholarship consists of a $2000 stipend and a certificate.  Up to two awards may be given.
Presentation
The award will be presented at Honors Day on campus, at a local meeting of Iota Sigma Pi or at a suitable time arranged with the Department Chair of the awardee.

 

Members-at-Large Reentry Award
(annual award)
This award shall recognize potential excellence in chemistry and related fields achieved by a woman at the graduate or undergraduate level.
For details see the MAL Website.

 

 

 

Summer Internships at Dow AgroSciences

 

Members-at-Large Reentry Award
 

 

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