All applicants will be notified of their status on or before May 3, 2010.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2010
The application for Itasca Scholarships is part of a combined application for all other College of Biological Sciences Scholarships. Please download the CBS 2010-11application once it becomes available in January 2010. Follow the instructions for application. The Itasca Scholarship section begins on page 8. Be sure to include the Application Checklist from page 10, indicating which scholarships you are applying for.
If you are applying for more than one scholarship, only one cover sheet (page 6) and set of materials is required. However, please read the eligibility criteria and information below for any separate materials or personal statement guidelines that may be required for individual scholarships. If you are a student from another college at the University or from an outside institution, you do not need to complete the steps for incoming freshman.
CBS Scholarships c/o CBS Dean’s Office
University of Minnesota
123 Snyder Hall, 1475 Gortner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
If you have any questions about Itasca scholarships, please contact Erin Fider, Itasca Program Coordinator, at (612) 624-6743 or fider002@umn.edu.
The Dvergsten Itasca Summer Scholarship awards $2500 each to outstanding students who will be taking summer session field biology courses in the Itasca Biology Program (May 26 to June 29, 2010). Selections will be made by the Director in conjunction with the CBS scholarship committee.
Students must enroll in a course or courses during the Field Biology Session at Itasca Biological Station & Labs from May 26 to June 29 for the summer of 2010. A brief statement (1 page) indicating the course(s) you will be taking and how the coursework relates to your education and/or career goals. Include any experience in biology-related activities such as employment or research that indicates an interest in field biology, participation in organizations, awards, etc. Please also address your financial need. Include one letter of recommendation relating to your preparation or interest in science, preferably from a university professor.
The Biological Sciences Alumni Society provides $500–$1000 scholarships for students who will be taking summer session field biology courses in the Itasca Biology Program (May 26 to June 29, 2010).
Any undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota may apply. Students must enroll in a course or courses during the Field Biology Session at Itasca Biological Station & Labs from May 26 to June 29 for the summer of 2010. A brief statement (1 page) indicating the course(s) you will be taking and how the coursework relates to your education and/or career goals. Include any experience in biology-related activities such as employment or research that indicates an interest in field biology, participation in organizations, awards, etc. Please also address your financial need. Include one letter of recommendation relating to your preparation or interest in science, preferably from a university professor.
The Parmelee Scholarship provides $500–$1000 will be taking summer session field biology courses in the Itasca Biology Program (May 26 to June 29, 2010). The scholarship was established in 1999 as a memorial to the former Itasca Station Director (1970-1986), beloved ornithology instructor, and Biology Colloquium advisor. Dr. Parmelee was a devoted teacher and researcher. He developed the Colloquium into a dynamic and positive influence for biology students at the U of M.
Any undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota may apply. Include a brief description of any financial need or hardship with your application. Students must enroll in a course or courses during the Field Biology Session at Itasca Biological Station & Labs from May 26 to June 29 for the summer of 2010. A brief statement (1 page) indicating the course(s) you will be taking and how the coursework relates to your education and/or career goals. Include any experience in biology-related activities such as employment or research that indicates an interest in field biology, participation in organizations, awards, etc. Include one letter of recommendation relating to your preparation or interest in science, preferably from a university professor.
The Marshall Award of $500 is awarded to a student who is attending summer field biology courses at Itasca Biological Station & Laboratories (May 26 to June 29, 2010). This award is open to an undergraduate student in good standing (at least a 3.00 GPA) at any college or university. The student must exhibit exemplary performance in one or more of the courses at the station. An application (available in the Itasca Station office during the summer session) and a letter of recommendation from the Itasca instructor should be submitted to Dr. David D. Biesboer, Itasca Biology Program Director. The award will be presented at the end of the summer session.
The James C. Underhill Memorial Scholarship of $500–$1000 has been established
to fund student research at the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
in Itasca State Park, or for coursework at the Station during the summer field
biology session.
The qualities of creativity, originality, enthusiasm, and a desire to investigate interesting biological interactions will be used to evaluate research proposals and requests to enroll in classes at the Station. If necessary the following hierarchy of student status will be used for final selection: 1) high school and elementary teachers, 2) undergraduates, 3) graduates, and 4) others adding to their education in their current profession (e.g., fisheries biology, journalism, etc.). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2010
The application for Itasca Scholarships is part of a combined application for all other College of Biological Sciences Scholarships. Please download the CBS 2010-11application once it becomes available in January 2010. Follow the instructions for application. The Itasca Scholarship section begins on page 8. Be sure to include the Application Checklist from page 10, indicating which scholarships you are applying for.
If you are applying for more than one scholarship, only one cover sheet (page 6) and set of materials is required. However, please read the eligibility criteria and information below for any separate materials or personal statement guidelines that may be required for individual scholarships. If you are a student from another college at the University or from an outside institution, you do not need to complete the steps for incoming freshman.
CBS Scholarships c/o CBS Dean’s Office
University of Minnesota
123 Snyder Hall, 1475 Gortner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
If you have any questions about Itasca scholarships, please contact Erin Fider, Itasca Program Coordinator, at (612) 624-6743 or fider002@umn.edu.
Established to fund graduate student research in and around Itasca State Park. The maximum award will be $5000. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.
Dr. David Biesboer
Director, Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
220 BioSciences Bldg.,
1445 Gortner Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
phone: 612-625-1799
e-mail: biesboer@umn.edu
