The Biology Department offers seven awards that recognize talented undergraduates.

For more information or questions about these awards and scholarships, please contact Professor Alex Gerson at argerson@umass.edu.

The Kofi Cash Scholarship

An award supported by a Biology alumnus.

The William and Margaret Nutting Scholarship

An award that honors the memory of a long-time faculty member.

The Theresa Biusu Maravelas Memorial Scholarship

An award supported by a long term educator and strong supporter of the Biology Department.

Biology Undergraduate Travel Award

Supports Biology majors presenting their research at meetings or traveling to a field site for research.

Peter K. Hepler Research Scholarship

Supports undergraduate research in a laboratory or field setting outside of the United States.

Doctors Irving and Joan Ratner Endowment Fund

Established to support undergraduate research in the Department of Biology.

David M. and Nancy Winsor Clayton Biology Scholarship

Annual scholarships for rising juniors or seniors majoring in biology and interested in pursuing a biology career.

CNS Scholarship Page

Visit this page for all College of Natural Sciences scholarships