Entomology Scholarships for Undergraduates
The Department of Entomology has funding for eight great scholarships available to undergraduates. These funds were established with gifts from alumni, faculty and friends of the Department of Entomology. Preference for these awards is generally given to entomology majors, but biology majors with a demonstrated interest in entomology may be eligible as well.
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Deadline to submit applications is January 31 of each year.
- The Ohio Pest Control Association (OPCA)
- This organization offers a $2,500 scholarship, with preference given to students interested in urban entomology or issues relevant to the pest control industry.
- James I. Hambleton Apiculture Memorial Award Fund
- Provides scholarship awards to students pursuing honeybee research.
- Hoogstraal Memorial Acarology Scholarship Fund
- Provides scholarships for acarology students who are in good academic standing and require aid, and who are studying at the university's Acarology Summer Program.
- Ralph H. Davidson Scholarship Fund
- Supports scholarships and fellowships in the Department of Entomology.
- Harry S. Mesloh Scholarship Fund
- Provides scholarships for Franklin County students with a 'B' average or better, studying entomology and specializing in bees and apiary.
- Walter C. Rothenbuhler Travel Scholarship
- Aids students engaged in honeybee research, regardless of department affiliation, to attend scientific meetings.
- Dorothy K. Smith and Floyd F. Smith Scholarship Fund
- Income provides scholarships divided equally between the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences' Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, and the College of Biological Sciences' Department of Entomology.
- Loren F. Steiner Entomology Memorial Fund
- Income provides undergraduate scholarships or graduate fellowships to those who have demonstrated academic ability, need, and an interest in economic entomology.
