Scholarship - Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of research qualifies for the scholarship?
The
research must be malacological in nature. The typical winner is doing
research on a specific species or family of mollusk to understand
more about the life cycle, feeding habits, reproduction, or growth
of that species, or its roll within its environment. The mollusk may
be a native of the Pacific Northwest or an introduced species.
Studies on introduced species are generally concerning invasive ones.
Can my application be longer than 3 pages?
We would prefer if it was kept to three pages or less, however you won't be penalized if you absolutely cannot convey
your project within that space. You are
completely free to maximize your margins and spacing to fit as much on
a page
as possible.
Do I need to list references or a bibliography?
No,
these are not required. Letters of recommendation, resumes and
transcripts are also not required and will not be used in
the decision-making process.
How detailed does my itemized list of expenses need to be?
We would like to see a clear representation of how the funds would be used. However, it is not necessary to list every
item of lab equipment. We assume " miscellaneous lab
supplies" includes glassware, tubing, and the standard
paraphenalia one might find in any lab. Specialized
or unusual pieces of equipment or materials, or ones which need to
be purchased in very large quantities, should be listed separately.
What if I email my application and do not receive an acknowledgement?
Email us again if you do not receive an acknowledgement within two days. Your email may have gotten misdirected or
lost by the servers. Generally, acknowledgements are
sent within hours if not by the end of the day it was received.
Don't
wait until the last minute to email it!
What if my application is late?
Late
applications are not accepted. We announce the scholarship to the
schools in January so we feel there is plenty of
time to send it in by April 1st.
Can I send my application in much earlier than April 1st?
Absolutely. This assures you that there is plenty of time to know it was received and acknowledged. However,
applications are not reviewed until after April 1st, so there is no preference given to those sent in early.
When are the recipients notified?
All students who applied for a scholarship will be notified before June 1st, whether they won a scholarship or not. It
usually occurs by early May.
Is it possible to really receive a full $1500?
Unlikely.
The reality of our club's finances are that this is the amount of
our entire scholarship fund in any given year. We
usually receive many applications so we try to spread the funds around a little bit.
This page last revised: 4-21-2011
