Mary Decious Living World Scholarship

The Living World Scholarship was created by Mary Decious, an alumna of the Biological Sciences and Chemistry departments.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide encouragement and financial assistance to students who possess appreciation and wonder for the organisms and processes of the living world and whose academic goals align with values of studying, understanding and/or improving the quality of all life forms.

Preference will be given to applicants with financial need; who are heads of households; employed; honorably discharged veterans or their dependents; students with disabilities; ESL students; Dreamer students; individuals from communities which are underrepresented in the sciences; immigrants and/or refugees; or students who are first in their family to attend college.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive this scholarship:
* Major: Biological Sciences
* Minimum GPA: 2.5 overall GPA, in good academic standing
* Class Level: Undergrad: Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Graduate: Classified
* Financial Need: Financial need may be considered, but not required
* Enrollment: Full time at time of award; student must have completed at least one full semester at Sacramento State
* Other: See Below (Apply-to)

Award
$500
Scopes
Biological Sciences
Deadline
03/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Current resume or CV
  2. Submit all transcripts (copies are acceptable)
  3. 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.
    • 1. First Name
    • 2. Last Name
    • 3. Office Phone Number
    • 4. References Sac State Email Address
      Please inform your references that you plan to use them for a potential letter of reference before filling out their names and email addresses on the scholarship application.
      Your reference faculty must be able to attest to your qualities, personality, and experience. The person should not be a family member, relative, or friend.