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CPM Corporate Scholarships

These scholarships were established by several of the best-known Coatings and Polymeric Materials companies, professional societies, or individuals. Because of their high regard for the quality of the NDSU Coatings and Polymeric Materials program and its graduates, a special fund was set up to encourage talented students with an interest in the chemical sciences to consider the Coatings and Polymeric Materials field.

Scholarships of $500 to $2250 per year are available to undergraduates through the Polymer Chemistry Corporate Scholarship programs. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years depending on continued interest, satisfactory progress in course work, and availability of funds.

High school seniors and transfer students who plan to enter NDSU and who are interested in this field are encouraged to apply through the NDSU Office of Admission. Students already enrolled at NDSU may apply directly to the Coatings and Polymeric Materials Chair, Prof. Stuart Croll, by providing:

  • a brief letter stating interest in the Coatings and Polymeric Materials Program
  • a current transcript
  • a letter of recommendation from an NDSU faculty member, a high school science teacher, or a counselor.
Specifics

To receive scholarships you must:

  • Be enrolled with the intent of pursuing a CPM minor
  • Maintain at least a 2.7 GPA
  • Begin taking the following CPM courses during the junior year with completion during the senior year: CPM 472, 473, 474, 475, 484, 485 (12-15 credits)
  • Attend CPM related functions when called upon
  • Send the scholarship donor a letter of appreciation before the end of each academic year
  • Provide the CPM office with a copy of the letter of appreciation to the donor
How to Apply:

To apply for this scholarship, a student must complete the North Dakota State University General Scholarship application form, specifically listing the Coatings and Polymeric Materials Chemistry Corporate Scholarship Program. ACT test scores should also be sent to NDSU. An applicant should also, of course, have applied for admission to NDSU.

Scholarship announcements are usually made by February 15 of each year, although some may be made later.

Last Updated: October 30, 2008