College of Science - Biological Sciences - Dr. Jill Adler-Moore Memorial and Dr. Larry J. Moore Biotechnology Scholarship Endowment

The Dr. Jill Adler-Moore Memorial and Dr. Larry J. Moore Biotechnology Scholarship was created to honor Professor Emerita Jill Adler-Moore. Each year, scholarships will be given in the amount of $2,000 each to selected undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to learning in the field of biotechnology.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must be Biology, Biotechnology, or Environmental Biology majors in the Department of Biological Sciences
  • Applicants must be Junior or Senior standing when receiving scholarship disbursements
  • Applicants must be enrolled full-time at the time that scholarship is disbursed
  • Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0
  • Demonstrate financial need (Based on FAFSA or California Dream Act Application corresponding to award period)
  • Applicants must be First Generation college students
  • Scholarship is renewable for multiple years (previous recipients can apply for future years as long as they meet the stated criteria)

PREFERENCE
Preference will be given to applicants majoring in Biotechnology
Preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in STEM (not healthcare-related)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Application form: Applicants must complete the Cal Poly Pomona General Application and all requirements below.
2) Personal statement: Each applicant must write a brief letter describing their current academic and research interests, as well as future academic and career aspirations. In addition, applicants should describe how being a first-generation student has molded their academic path and decisions for a future as graduates. The personal statement should not exceed 1,000 words.
3) Resume or curriculum vitae: Submit a complete and up-to-date resume (or curriculum vitae).
4) Transcripts: Submit a transcript of your coursework at Cal Poly Pomona as well as transferred coursework from other schools (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
5) Letters of recommendation: Applicants must request two (2) letters of recommendation to be confidentially uploaded. The letters should be addressed to the “Biological Sciences Scholarship Committee” and should address all the scholarships the applicant is applying for.

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION AND AWARD NOTIFICATION DATE
A committee comprised of faculty members of the Biological Sciences Department will review the applications and select the scholarship recipient(s). The scholarship recipient(s) will be notified at the end of April, and the scholarship will be presented near the end of the Spring Semester at the Biological Sciences Department Awards Ceremony.

In addition to the scholarship, the scholarship recipient(s) will be given a certificate of recognition, and their name will be added to a perpetual plaque of commendation in the Biological Sciences Department Office.

Award
$2,000
Scopes
2024-2025, Biology, College of Science
Deadline
04/02/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Personal statement: Each applicant must write a brief letter describing their current academic and research interests, as well as future academic and career aspirations. In addition, applicants should describe how being a first-generation student has molded their academic path and decisions for a future as graduates. The personal statement should not exceed 1,000 words.
  2. Upload a complete and up-to-date resume (or Curriculum Vitae)
  3. Transcripts: Submit a transcript of your coursework at Cal Poly Pomona as well as transferred coursework from other schools (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
  4. Transcript Upload # 2
  5. Transcript Upload # 3
  6. Letters of recommendation: Applicants must request two (2) letters of recommendation to be confidentially uploaded. The letters should be addressed to the “Biological Sciences Scholarship Committee” and should address all the scholarships the applicant is applying for.
    • Letter of Recommendation upload #1
    • Letter of Recommendation upload #2
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