Biology Scholarships

Dearing-Read-Longshore-Mahtani Endowed Scholarship: Paul and Ruth Dearing established this endowed scholarship to honor four couples that have significantly influenced their lives. This scholarship is to be awarded to international students studying for an undergraduate degree in nursing or science.

Ola Joyce Springer Hander/Lucile Capt Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established from the estate of Ola Joyce Springer Hander, Class of 1952, of Paris, Arkansas. The scholarship was established to assist and encourage students in biology and biology-related fields. These funds will enable students to continue their education, and may be used for tuition and/or books. Financial need and academic achievement are major considerations for the awarding of this scholarship.

Dr. Sally A. Provence Endowed Scholarship: Established by the estate of Dr. Sally A. Provence, Class of 1937, from New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Provence, nationally known in the field of pediatrics, was a faculty member for more than 30 years at Yale University in the Department of Pediatrics and the Yale Child Study Center. This scholarship is to be awarded to junior or senior students with a major in biology or chemistry leading to a pre-med qualification.

Nancy Salisbury Sullivan Endowed Scholarship: Nancy Salisbury Sullivan, Class of 1944, established this endowed scholarship because of her love for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Preference for this scholarship is given to those students studying for an undergraduate degree in a field of science with an interest in environmental studies.