Donald and Arline Johnson Science and Math Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Don and Arline Johnson, North Central College graduates from the Class of 1957. The primary purpose of the Donald and Arline Johnson Science and Math Scholarship is to provide support to a student in a science and/or math related field. In science, preference will be given to a student in biology or health science. Preference will also be given to students majoring in math, including actuarial science. Technology study that relates to health science, computer science technology, or mathematics will also be considered. The following criteria must be satisfied and will serve as the benchmarks used for the selection process of the recipient.

Eligibility:
• Full-time, undergraduate student with a declared major in a science and/or math area
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior status
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing
• Submit recommendation letters from two (2) faculty and/or staff members
• Complete a one-page essay addressing your future goals and plans related to STEM
• Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need

Essay Question:
Please discuss your educational goals and why study in the science and math area is interesting to you. Also, discuss your future aspirations and how the scholarship will help you attain your goals (250-500 words).

This scholarship is not automatically renewable.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
02/26/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you currently pursuing a degree in a Math, Science, or STEM-related field of study?
  2. Please discuss your educational goals and why study in the science and math area is interesting to you. Also, discuss your future aspirations and how the scholarship will help you attain your goals (250-500 words).
  3. This scholarship requires two letters of recommendation from North Central College faculty and/or staff members. Please enter the names and email addresses of the faculty and/or staff members from whom you wish to request recommendations.
    • Please enter the name and email address for the first letter of recommendation:
    • Please enter the name and email address for the second letter of recommendation: