Physics Scholarship Application

Academic Scholarships and Fellowships

Department of Physics

Weber State University

The Department of Physics offers a number of academic scholarships and fellowships on a competitive basis to qualifying students who are formally declared as Physics, Applied Physics, or Physics Teaching majors.

Jim Bateman Scholarship Mr. Jim Bateman, a friend of Weber State University and the College of Science, established this scholarship in 1996 to support a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior.

Mary Margaret Clarke Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1993 by Dr. Robert A. and Margaret D. Clarke in honor of their daughter, Mary Margaret, who died along with other students and their debate coach, in an automobile accident in 1966. When Margaret Clarke died in 1999, Dr. Clarke and family friends further enhanced the scholarship fund in Margaret=s honor. Dr. Clarke was a Professor of Physics and a long-time administrator at Weber College and Weber State College, including serving as Dean of the Faculty and as Administrative Vice President. The Mary Margaret Clarke Scholarship is specifically focused on supporting students with demonstrated potential in physics who will have freshman or sophomore class standing during the year of the award (exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances). Normally Physics 2220 should be completed by the time the award goes into effect.

Dr. J. Ronald and Cheryl M. Galli Scholarship Dr. Galli has been a member of the Physics Department since 1963, and has served as its Chair on two occasions; 1964B1970 and 1983B1994. Since 1994, Dr. Galli has served as Dean of the College of Science. Normally this scholarship will be awarded for a period of two years, and will provide full funding for tuition and fees for two semesters each year. The student should be a declared physics major and preferably a sophomore at the time of application (juniors may also apply).

H. Paul Huish Scholarship H. Paul Huish was a Professor of Physics and served as Chair of the Division of Math and Physical Science from 1963B1968. This scholarship was established in 1984, following his death in 1983, and is maintained in his honor by his daughters Julie Ann Nielsen and Paula H. Maki. Recipients of this scholarship should normally have junior or senior class standing during the year of the award, although exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances.

Questar Corporation Physics Education Scholarship The Questar Corporation has kindly donated funds to support academic programs within the College of Science. The Department of Physics is fortunate to have the opportunity to award scholarships to deserving students who will be juniors or seniors during the year of the award. Exceptions regarding class standing may be made in unusual circumstances.

Zu Cable Inc Scholarship Zu Cable Inc generously established a scholarship fund in 2002. Junior or senior physics majors who are not concurrently receiving a full-tuition scholarship are eligible for this award.

Physics Department Activities Fellowship This fellowship is awarded to a student interested in participating in certain developmental activities within the Department. Activities may include engaging in physics research, helping to develop lower- and upper-division laboratory experiments, building lecture or hallway demonstrations, or giving demonstration-based presentations to public-school groups. The award recipient is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50, be a full-time student during the period when the fellowship is in effect, and work an average of six to ten hours per week on faculty-approved activities.

Planetarium Activities Fellowship This fellowship is awarded to a student interested in participating in activities associated with the Department=s planetarium. Activities may include presenting planetarium programs to school and community groups, making modifications to existing planetarium shows, learning to use telescopes and help conduct public star parties, and presenting hands-on physics demonstrations to school children. The award recipient is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50, be a full-time student during the period when the fellowship is in effect, and work an average of six to ten hours per week under direction of the Ott Planetarium director.

Department of Physics

Academic Scholarship and Fellowship

Application Form

Due March 3, 2003; 4:00 p.m.

(You must also apply online by February 1, 2003
at www.weber.edu/scholarships/ to receive any WSU scholarship)

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________ E-Mail _________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Street, Apt # City State Zip Code

Major (please circle): Physics Applied Physics Physics Teaching

Other Major(s): __________________________ Minor(s): _______________________________

Current Class Standing (please circle): freshman sophomore junior senior

Please check the scholarship(s) or fellowship(s) that you are applying for:

O Jim Bateman Scholarship	O Questar Corporation Physics Education Scholarship
O H. Paul Huish Scholarship	O Zu Cable Inc Scholarship
O Mary Margaret Clarke Scholarship	O Planetarium Activities Fellowship
	O Physics Department Activities Fellowship

List physics and mathematics courses you have completed or in which you are currently enrolled:

(If you have completed the courses, please indicate the grade received)

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List the physics and mathematics courses you plan on taking in the coming academic year:

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Physics and Mathematics Grade Point Average (4.00 = A): ___________________________________

Overall Academic Grade Point Average (4.00 = A): _________________________________________

Please attach a typed statement describing why you are interested in applying for the scholarship(s) or fellowship(s) indicated above. You should include a discussion that explains how receiving a scholarship or fellowship will help you meet your academic goals.

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Signature Date