North Central College Scholarships

Dane T. Scag Science & Engineering Scholarship

The purpose of the Dane T. Scag Science & Engineering Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for students who are majoring in science and/or engineering and who meet the criteria of the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Current, Full-time North Central College Students
  • Applicants must be majoring in Science and/or Engineering
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25
  • Financial Need may be considered, but is not part of the criteria.
  • Essay must be submitted (see details below)
ESSAY Requirements: For consideration, candidates must write an essay (1-2 pages; double-spaced) including all of the following information:
  1. Why they enjoy science
  2. Provide a brief discussion of hobbies
  3. Include any unusual achievement or experience
  4. Discuss hopes for postgraduate education and/or research

Health Science majors do not meet the eligibility criteria intended by the donor.
This scholarship is not automatically renewable.

Award
Varies
Scopes
  • Kinesiology || Major • Exercise Science, B.S. || Minor • Strength and Conditioning, Minor || Integrated Five-Year Program • Exercise Science, B.S./M.A.T.
  • Chemistry and Physics || Major • Biochemistry, B.A. • Biochemistry, B.S. • Chemistry Education, B.S. • Chemistry, ACS-Certified, B.S. • Chemistry, B.A. • Engineering Physics, B.S. • Interdisciplinary Science Major, B.A. • Interdisciplinary Science Major, B.S. • Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S. • Physics Education, B.S. • Physics, Interdisciplinary Track, B.S. • Physics, Professional Track, B.S. • Radiation Therapy, B.S. • Applied Chemistry, B.S. || Minor • Chemistry Minor • Physics Minor
  • Biology || Major • Biology Education, B.S. • Biology, Biological Sciences Track, B.S. • Biology, Biology Professions Track, B.A. • Biology, Biomedical Science Track, B.S. • Biology, Health Professions Track, B.A. || Minor • Biology Minor
  • Computer Science and Engineering || Major • Computer Engineering, B.S. • Computer Science, B.A. • Computer Science, B.S. || Minor • Computer Science Minor
  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering || Major • Electrical Engineering, B.S. • Mechanical Engineering, B.S. || Minor • Engineering Minor
  • Psychology and Neuroscience || Major • Neuroscience, Behavioral Track, B.A. • Neuroscience, Behavioral Track, B.S. • Neuroscience, Molecular Track, B.A. • Neuroscience, Molecular Track, B.S. • Psychology, B.A. • Psychology, B.S. || Minor • Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor • Neuroscience Minor • Psychology Minor
Deadline
Ended on 02/26/2025
Supplemental questions
  • 1. The Dane Scag Scholarship is awarded to Science and/or Engineering Majors. From the science and engineering list provided, please select the major(s) you are currently pursuing. If double majoring, please check all that apply.
  • 2. Please write an essay (1-2 pages; double spaced) discussing the following topics: 1.) Why do you (the applicant) enjoy science and/or engineering? 2.) Provide a brief discussion of your hobbies. 3.) Include any unusual achievement or experience. 4.) Discuss hopes for postgraduate education and/or research.