College of Sciences Scholarships

Scholarship is open to an undergraduate student in the College of Sciences. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship to support a female undergraduate student majoring in a pre-medical field of study. Student must be female with unmet financial need who has demonstrated resilience and perseverance in the face of adversities and challenges and exhibited drive and willingness to persevere despite obstacles. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (except for summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award.

Scholarship for an undergraduate student with an interest in medicine and/or biomedical research. Eligible students must be a first-generation college student, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, and be at sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship for an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry. Eligible students must be a graduate of an Orleans or Jefferson Parish high school and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship to support an undergraduate student in the College of Sciences. Eligible students must have GPA of 2.5 for incoming freshmen/sophomores or 2.7 for juniors/seniors; be a graduate of a Louisiana high school; and expected family contribution must be $1,000 or less as determined by FAFSA. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. Preference will also be given to students with elevated, latent potential based upon high school or UNO faculty recommendations. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award.

Scholarship for an undergraduate student in the College of Sciences. Eligible students must have GPA of 2.5 for incoming freshmen/sophomores or 2.7 for juniors/seniors; be a graduate of an Orleans Parish public or private high school; and expected family contribution must be $1,000 or less as determined by FAFSA. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. Preference will also be given to students with elevated, latent potential based upon high school or UNO faculty recommendations. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship for an undergraduate student in the College of Sciences. Preference will be given to female students who traditionally have been underrepresented in the areas of science, technology, and engineering. Eligible students must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be a resident of the greater New Orleans area and express an interest in remaining in the area following graduation. Recipients must be enrolled full time and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship to support an undergraduate student majoring in chemistry. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship for an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry. Eligible students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Sciences. Eligible students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, with preference given to students with demonstrated financial need and students from the Greater Metropolitan area who are deemed more likely to remain in the area following graduation. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award. 

Scholarship to support an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science. Eligible students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA for prior semester, be enrolled full time (summer excepted), and remain in good standing for duration of the award. Preference will be given to a student who is African American and/or female or a member of a group generally underrepresented in computer science. 

Scholarship to support an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Computer Science. Eligible students must have cumulative GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be enrolled full time (except summer) and remain in good standing during the award period. 

Scholarship for a female undergraduate student majoring in Math, Physics, or Computer Science. Eligible students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Student must be female with unmet financial needs and have demonstrated resilience and perseverance in the face of adversities and challenges and exhibit drive and a willingness to keep going despite obstacles. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester (except summer) and remain in good standing during the period of the award.