Student Awards
The Biology Student Awards celebrate the academic achievements and scholarly excellence of our students by showcasing departmental honors and scholarships. Each year, outstanding undergraduates in biology, environmental science and science education are recognized 鈥� from faculty鈥憂ominated awards to scholarships like the Biology Faculty Award, the Robert F. Britt Memorial Scholarship, the GlaxoWellcome Women in Science Award, Lumbee River EMC Scholarship and the Dr. Harold David Maxwell Scholarship.
Award Winners
Applications for awards are open via from December 1 to February 28, with certain awards determined through faculty nomination rather than student application.
- Biology Faculty Award 鈥� Hunter Ivey
- Robert F. Britt Memorial Scholarship 鈥� Alisabeth McRae (fall) and Shannon Lowry (spring)
- GlaxoWellcome Women in Science (Biology) Scholarship 鈥� Dina Abumohsen (fall) and Shelley Chavis (spring)
- GlaxoWellcome Women in Science (Chemistry) Scholarship 鈥� Mykayla Greene
- Lumbee River EMC Scholar Program 鈥� Marijo Wilkes
- Dr. Harold David Maxwell Scholarship 鈥� Paden Locklear
- Biology Faculty Award 鈥� Kyra Locklear
- Robert F. Britt Memorial Scholarship 鈥� Alisabeth Ramos
- GlaxoWellcome Women in Science (Biology) Scholarship 鈥� Marijo Wilkes
- GlaxoWellcome Women in Science (Chemistry) Scholarship 鈥� Kae Burns
- Lumbee River EMC Scholar Program 鈥� Erik Lowery
- Dr. Harold David Maxwell Scholarship 鈥� Ava Cox
- Biology Faculty Award 鈥� Cheyenne Lee
- Robert Britt Memorial Scholarship 鈥� Melanie A. Handley
- Environmental Science Scholarship 鈥� not awarded
- Environmental Science Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship 鈥� not awarded
- James Porter Math and Environmental Science Scholarship 鈥� Joshua Cade and Chailee Jones
- Lumber River EMC Scholar Program 鈥� Phoenix Lockear
- Biology Club Award 鈥� Jazlyn Pointer
Award Descriptions
Biology Club Award is given to an outstanding member of the Club. The cash award is $100.
Biology Faculty Award is given to a junior who has an outstanding QPA and who is majoring in biology or
environmental science. The cash award is $200.
Robert F. Britt Memorial Scholarship is given to a biology major who has shown interest in the plant sciences. In the
case that there is not a qualified student who is majoring in biology with an interest
in the plant sciences, the scholarship may be awarded to any biology major.
James Ebert Award is given to a biology/environmental science student with an exceptional interest
in ecology. The cash award is $250. No longer available.
Ecology/Environmental Science Award is given to a biology/environmental science student who demonstrates exceptional
interest in ecology. Anonymous donor. No longer available.
GlaxoWellcome Women in Science Scholarship is given to a junior or senior female student who has a QPA of at least 3.0 and who
is majoring in biology. The recipient should have a strong interest in attending graduate
school and conducting research. Students whose coursework emphasizes biomedical, molecular
or biotechnology studies are encouraged to apply.
Lumbee River EMC Scholarship is given to an outstanding student in the biology or environmental science program
with a preference on those students who intend to pursue a career in agriculture. LREMC Scholars
will maintain a minimum of 3.0 QPA. Incoming freshman as well as current students
will be eligible. The student or their parents/legal guardian must be a member of
Lumbee River EMC.
Dr. Harold D. Maxwell Scholarship is given to a full-time freshman or sophomore pursuing a degree in biology. The recipient
must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 3.0 QPA.
Science Education Award is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership or achievement in science
education. The award is contingent upon QPA.
Biology Club Award is given to an outstanding member of the Club. The cash award is $100.
Biology Faculty Award is given to a junior who has an outstanding QPA and who is majoring in biology or
environmental science. The cash award is $200.
Robert F. Britt Memorial Scholarship is given to a biology major who has shown interest in the plant sciences. In the
case that there is not a qualified student who is majoring in biology with an interest
in the plant sciences, the scholarship may be awarded to any biology major.
James Ebert Award is given to a biology/environmental science student with an exceptional interest
in ecology. The cash award is $250. No longer available.
Ecology/Environmental Science Award is given to a biology/environmental science student who demonstrates exceptional
interest in ecology. Anonymous donor. No longer available.
GlaxoWellcome Women in Science Scholarship is given to a junior or senior female student who has a QPA of at least 3.0 and who
is majoring in biology. The recipient should have a strong interest in attending graduate
school and conducting research. Students whose coursework emphasizes biomedical, molecular
or biotechnology studies are encouraged to apply.
Lumbee River EMC Scholarship is given to an outstanding student in the biology or environmental science program
with a preference on those students who intend to pursue a career in agriculture. LREMC Scholars
will maintain a minimum of 3.0 QPA. Incoming freshman as well as current students
will be eligible. The student or their parents/legal guardian must be a member of
Lumbee River EMC.
Dr. Harold D. Maxwell Scholarship is given to a full-time freshman or sophomore pursuing a degree in biology. The recipient
must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 3.0 QPA.
Science Education Award is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership or achievement in science
education. The award is contingent upon QPA.