Graduate Scholarships

College of Science and Mathematics

Novartis 2009 Graduate Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition and fees for four academic semesters. Annual Stipend of $10,000 per academic year
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
Criteria: Download the scholarship criteria and application in Word .DOC format here.

The Novartis 2009 Graduate Scholarship is available to a first-time, full-time graduate student in a relevant master’s program in CSAM: MS Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, MS Biochemistry, MS Chemistry or MS Molecular Biology.

Commitment to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry required. Prior appropriate work experience, internship or research, etc. with supporting letter(s) of recommendation helpful.

Award will be based on merit in accordance with the admission requirements as outlined by the program.

The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Summer Research Fellowship
Amount: $5,000
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
Criteria: Download the fellowship criteria and application in Word .DOC format here.

Mrs. Margaret Sokol has provided CSAM students with an opportunity to advance their education. The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Summer Research Fellowship will provide a $5,000.00 stipend to a talented M.S. or M.A. graduate student to conduct research on their thesis at MSU during the summer of 2009.

Any CSAM science graduate student who has completed one year of graduate study, is working on a research thesis, and will return to MSU for the fall 2009 semester is eligible to apply.

The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science
Amount: $10,000
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
Criteria: Download the fellowship criteria and application in Word .DOC format here.

The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science is a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) award to a graduating natural science major from the College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) at Montclair State University who will pursue formal, full-time graduate study leading to a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree at an accredited institution of higher learning.

This award will be restricted to students in the disciplines of Biology, Molecular Biology, Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Each year one graduating senior will be selected to receive one of these $10,000 Fellowships. Applications will be reviewed following the fall semester and announcement of the award will be made in the spring each year.

PharmFest Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 per year for 2 years
Criteria: Download the scholarship criteria and application in Word .DOC format here.

Applications deadline: March 30, 2009
Contact: Applications must be submitted via e-mail to Dr. Jinan Jaber, Associate Dean - College of Science and Mathematics at <jaberl@mail.montclair.edu>.

Department of Biology & Molecular Biology

Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship
Amount: Up to two awards per year; $1000-$2000 each based on fund availability
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010. Contact the Biology department in Science Hall room 107 for application.
Criteria: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in at least six credits and majoring in a major housed within the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology, in good academic standing, with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the major.

The Bonnie Lustigman Research Fellowship has been established to financially assist talented undergraduate and graduate students to defray expenses of their own research while enrolled as a full-time Biology and Molecular Biology major at Montclair State University in the year in which the funds are awarded.

An Award recipient must demonstrate a commitment to biology and molecular biology scholarship and research.

This award is founded in loving memory of Professor Bonnie Lustigman.

Notification: April 1

Download scholarship application in PDF format.

Al Stein Award
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Graduate students pursuing a degree in a program offered in the Biology and Molecular Biology Department. Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Contact: Chair, Chairperson, Dr. Quinn Vega <vegaq@mail.montclair.edu> Biology and Molecular Biology Department

Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund
Amount: Approximately $250-500
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010; because this fund is for students in need of emergency funds, applications may also be considered outside of the normal application period. Contact the Biology department in Science Hall room 107 for application.
Criteria: Undergraduate recipients must have successfully completed one year of Biology core and collateral courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application. Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the time of application.

This fund has been established to financially assist full-time undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in one of the degree programs offered in the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology. The Award is intended to assist students who are in need of emergency funds.

* We encourage successful applicants to restore the funds to the Biology and Molecular Biology Department and the Dr. Al Stein Memorial Fund when they are financially able to, in order to help future students in need.

Notification: April 1, 2009

Download scholarship application in PDF format.

Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund
Amount: Up to $700
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010. Contact the Biology department in Science Hall room 107 for application.
Criteria: Preferably a Biology major. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the major. Experience in horticulture preferred.

The Viola Whitney Pfleger Fund has been established to support a student with sincere interest in botany or in conservation efforts affecting the plant environment.

Notification: April 1

Download scholarship application in PDF format.

Mathematical Science

Audrey Vincentz Leef Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Fully matriculated full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in at least one mathematics course. Candidates must provide evidence of financial need and must have completed the New Jersey Financial Aid form with results on file at MSU.
Contact: Chair, Dr. Helen M. Roberts <robertsh@mail.montclair.edu> Mathematical Sciences Department

Max A. Sobel Fellowship
Amount: Amount and frequency varies
Criteria: Graduate student in mathematics education; nominated by mathematics education faculty.
Contact: Chair, Dr. Helen M. Roberts <robertsh@mail.montclair.edu> Mathematical Sciences Department

Westerdahl Scholarship
Amount: Tuition wavier and book/equipment/travel awards (maximum of 4 courses)
Criteria: Awards are for graduate education in mathematics and/or mathematics education.
Contact: Graduate Advisor, <Mathematics Graduate Advisor> Mathematical Sciences Department