Scholarships
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Awarded by the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Scholarship Committee
Wayne H. Tinnell-Hines Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Lynn Hines Harper, class of 1973. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a full-time enrolled undergraduate student that has completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours by the end of the semester in which the recipient applies for this scholarship and seeking a degree in the natural sciences, preferably biology. The recipient shall be a student from the Southside Virginia area, specifically the counties of Brunswick, Charlotte, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Southampton and Sussex; or Vance and Warrant counties in North Carolina. This scholarship may be renewed if the student continues to show satisfactory progress towards graduation.
Established in 2004
Vera B. Remsburg Biology Scholarship
The award, which will be given annually to a Longwood biology major, was created through a bequest to the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) by Vera Baron Remsburg, a 1942 Longwood graduate who was active in the Academy and taught biology for 41 years. A $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a rising senior majoring in biology at the May meeting of VAS. This student should be actively engaged in a research project and will present the results of their research at the May meeting of VAS during their senior year. The student will also receive a year membership to VAS during their senior year.
Established in 2002
Wayne H. Tinnell Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Lou Gambill, class of 1974, and her husband Mark Gambill, to honor Dr. Wayne H. Tinnell, Professor of Biology at Longwood College, for his outstanding skill as a professor and mentor. The recipient must be majoring in biology and seeking a degree from Longwood University. The recipient must have an overall GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken at Longwood University and have a GPA of 3.25 in courses in the biology major. The recipient must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours by the end of the semester in which the recipient applies for this scholarship and have completed at least three biology courses at Longwood University. This scholarship may be renewed if the recipient enrolls in, and successfully completes two additional four-hour biology courses at Longwood University during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year in which the original award was made. The student must attain a 3.0 GPA in both courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to qualify for a one year renewal.
Established in 1993
Lucile Walton Biology Scholarship
This scholarship is based on an essay contest held each year in the spring. Applicants submit an essay on an aspect of biodiversity conservation. The winner receives a small scholarship to be applied to the fall semester's tuition. Any sophomore, junior, or senior not graduating in May is eligible to participate.
Established in 1988
Hull Biology Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Andrew Hull, Foundation Board Director and Duvahl-Ridgway Hull, former Rector and member of the Board of Visitors. It is the intent of the Hull scholarship that recipients are full-time students who intend to earn a bachelor's degree from Longwood University prior to pursuing further graduate or professional education before beginning their career. The factors of (1) participation and (2) evidence of leadership potential should be taken into consideration when selecting students for the Hull Scholarship. It is the donor's intent that the student be a biology major with a serious intent to become a medical doctor. Students with a serious intent to enter a medically-related occupation will be eligible if no student planning to become a medical doctor is eligible. The recipient must be a resident of Virginia and not be a member of a social sorority or fraternity. Financial need will be the first consideration in awarding any scholarship, but after all worthy candidates who have need have been chosen, the award can be awarded to worthy candidates who do not meet financial need criteria. This scholarship may be renewed.
Established in 1981
Pamela Gustafson Holley Biology Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2016 to recognize the generous commitment made by Pamela Gustafson Holley. First preference is given to a rising sophomore or upperclassmen majoring in Biology. Student must be enrolled full-time. This award is renewable as long as the recipient(s) remains eligible. Requires an essay on Biology.
Established in 2016
Peggy Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
The Peggy Kennedy Memorial Science Scholarship was established in 1995 as a memorial to Peggy Kennedy who was killed in an automobile accident while a student at Longwood College. The scholarship supports a rising sophomore or junior biology major with a 3.5 or above GPA.
Established in 1986.
Edith Stevens Scholarship (Outstanding Junior in Biology)
The Alpha Kappa Gamma (now Mortar Board) Scholarship, was established in 1947 in memory of Edith Stevens. This scholarship was combined with the Edith Stevens Fund in 1968 to form the Edith Steven's Scholarship. Edith Stevens taught Biology at Longwood University (then known as the State Teachers College) in 1928 until the time of her death as a result of a laboratory accident on October 21, 1945. This award was is presented to the student selected by the BES faculty as the most outstanding junior in Biology major. The recipient of this award receives a cash stipend and their name is engraved on a plaque hanging in the Chichester Science Center. The student must be enrolled full-time as an Undergraduate and must be a junior majoring in Biology who has a 3.5 or above GPA. The finalist is selected by a faculty vote.
Established in 1968
Outstanding Junior in Environmental Sciences
This award is presented to the student selected by the BES faculty as the most outstanding junior in Integrated Environmental Sciences major. The recipient of this award receives a cash stipend and their name is engraved on a plaque hanging in the Chichester Science Center. The student must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate and must be a junior majoring in IES who has a 3.5 or above GPA. The Department funds this scholarship. The finalist is selected by a faculty vote.
Established in 2019
Outstanding Senior in Biology Award
This award is presented to the student selected by the BES faculty as the most outstanding senior in Biology major. The recipient of this award receives a certificate and their name is engraved on a plaque hanging in the Chichester Science Center. The award will be presented at the BES Awards Reception. Student must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate.
Outstanding Senior in Integrated Environmental Sciences Award
This award is presented to the student selected by the BES faculty as the most outstanding senior in IES major. The recipient of this award receives a certificate and their name is engraved on a plaque hanging in the Chichester Science Center. The award will be presented at the BES Awards Reception. Student must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate.
Awarded by the Admissions Office
The Paul P. Hicks, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Paul P. Hicks Jr. a member of the Longwood College Foundation board. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in a discipline within the Department of Natural Sciences. Preference will be given to students interested in the field of dentistry. This scholarship may be renewed.
Established in 2002
The Donald A. Merkle Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Linda Marie Long, a 1986 graduate of Longwood College. The recipient shall be a freshman full-time enrolled undergraduate student, declaring a major in biology, who demonstrates outstanding potential. This scholarship may be renewed.
Established in 2001
Alton M. Harvill, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship is merit-based and shall be awarded to incoming freshman pursuing a degree in the natural sciences.
Established in 1998
Camper-Smith Scholarship
Jennifer Camper Smith was a 1968 graduate of Longwood College and served on the Foundation Board from 1993-1997. This scholarship was established to honor her father, John Thomas Camper and Jennifer Camper Smith. This merit-based scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Department of Natural Sciences with a GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 system from an accredited high school. This scholarship may be renewed.
Established in 1986
The Andrews Scholarship
Dorothy Andrews, Richard Andrews and Nancy Ann Andrews '59 Scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of Nancy Ann Andrew's parents, Dorothy and Richard Andrews. The recipient shall be seeking an environmental sciences degree.
Established in 2013
Seba B. Sheavly Science Scholarship
The Seba B. Sheavly Science Scholarship was established in 2012 by William H. Sheavly in memory of his wife, Class of 1975, and a world-renowned expert on marine debris. The award shall be given to a student majoring in a Science discipline with preference to a Biology student.
Established in 2012