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Physics Scholarships

Robert L. Adams Astronomy Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the student who has completed Astronomy 1 and has achieved the highest overall score of his/her class in Astronomy 2.

Department of Physics Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a physics major. Preference is given to those who have demonstrated superior scholastic abilities in physics and financial need is considered.

G.I. Moller Scholarship

The G.I. Moller Scholarship is awarded to physics majors who have demonstrated superior scholastic abilities in physics. Financial need will be taken into account.

Freshman Scholarships

For freshman scholarships, see Financial Aid.

All programs, policies and procedures described are subject to change. All statements in this publication concerning requirements, dollar amounts, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.