Richard W. Fish Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Dr. Fish’s legacy of mentoring chemistry majors and pre-health students by providing support to students interested in pursuing pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary careers or advanced degrees in chemistry.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive this scholarship:

  • Major: Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biological Sciences
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 GPA in good academic standing
  • Class Level: Undergrad: Junior, Senior
  • Financial Need: Financial need is required
  • Enrollment: Full time enrollment at time of award and at time of application
  • Other: See Below (Apply-To)

• Must have interest in pursuing pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary careers or advanced degrees in chemistry
• Must have completed at least one semester at Sacramento State prior to applying for the scholarship
• Applicants should submit the name of faculty member willing to offer a recommendation. Finalists for the scholarship may have their faculty reference contacted
• Applicants should submit an essay describing their career path and how they have overcome an obstacle towards achieving educational goals

Award
$500.00
Scopes
Chemistry
Deadline
11/30/2022
Supplemental Questions
  1. What are your future plans?
  2. Please submit the first and last name of a faculty member willing to offer a letter of recommendation. References may be contacted for scholarship finalist.
  3. Have you completed at least one semester at Sacramento State?
  4. Applicants should submit an essay describing their career path and how they have overcome an obstacle towards achieving educational goals