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Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences – CHEMISTRY
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

Chemistry is the study of how matter behaves at its most basic level. The central science, chemistry, is involved in everything that we do. Its applications stretch across all areas of life, including medicine, engineering and agriculture.

Undergraduate Scholarship/Fellowship Programs

 Chemistry Scholarships

Contact:  Dr. Ken S. Lee, 601-979-3483; ken.s.lee@jsums.edu
                  or Dr. Dalephine Davis, 601-979-1525; dalephine.e.davis@jsums.edu
  1. Drs. Richard H. Sullivan & Hursie Davis-Sullivan Scholarship (Coming soon)

  2. Soo & Kay Roh Scholarship ($2000)

  3. Dr. Margaret Wodetzki Scholarship ($1000)

  4. Earl L. Cooper Memorial Scholarship (Chemistry or Computer Science, $1000)

  5. Holloway Book Scholarship ($400 for Books)

 

Fellowships

Chemistry Scholarship ($1000 Research Scholarship per semester)
Who should apply: Incoming Freshman or Transfer Students
Contact: Dr. Dalephine Davis, 601-979-1525
Click here for award criteria and application form. 

Partnership for Research & Education in Materials (PREM): National Science Foundation
Who should apply: All Students ($500-$600 /month)
Contact: Ms. Maxine Simpson, 601-979-3453
Restrictions:  Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents 

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE): National Institutes of Health
Who should apply: Entering Freshmen and Sophomore ($500-$600 /month)
Contact: Ms. Maxine Simpson, 601-979-3453
Restrictions:  Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents

Minority Access to Research Career(MARC): National Institutes of Health
Who should apply: Sophomores ($960 /month)
Contact: Ms. Sandra Hall, 601-979-2087
Restrictions:  Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents

 

RESOURCES

 

Important Dates

CSET Scholars Academy

Community Engagement

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Address

Jackson State University
Department of Chemistry
1325 J. R. Lynch St.
P.O. Box 17910
Jackson, MS 39217-0510

Contact

(601) 979-7021