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The Chemistry Department Award
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity and is the torch which illuminates the world." -Louis Pasteur, French Chemist
  • Amount: $1,000-$3,000
  • Eligibility: High school seniors and transfer students
Deadline: December 1
To Apply:
  • Apply for admission to the university,
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from your high school or college chemistry teacher, and
  • Schedule an on-campus interview with the Chemistry Department by contacting the Campus Visit Coordinator.
  • Complete the Special Award Program Application
  • and submit it prior to your campus visit and interview. Please be sure to mark the envelope or fax "Special Award Program Application."

    Note: While you are encouraged to schedule your interviews on October 30 or November 20, which are the Fridays of the Odyssey Days Open House events, personalized appointments may be available by contacting the Campus Visit Coordinator.
Renewability Criteria:

This scholarship is renewable annually and available to you during four consecutive school years, dependent upon your academic performance and the criteria stated below.

  • Declare and pursue, in a timely manner, a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

  • Maintain full-time academic status each semester by earning at least twelve UD credit hours per fall and spring semester and earning at least twenty-seven UD credit hours per annual review period.

  • Demonstrate a cumulative UD G.P.A. (grade point average) of at least 3.000 on the annual review date.

  • Demonstrate a cumulative UD GPA of 3.000 in all chemistry coursework.
  • Send letters of recommendation to:

    University of Dallas
    Office of Undergraduate Admission

    Chemistry Special Award Program

    1845 E. Northgate Drive
    Irving, TX 75062-4736
    Fax: 972.721.5017

    All materials for the Special Award Program must be submitted 2 weeks prior to a campus visit.