Edward J. Panek Memorial Summer Scholarship

"As a college student at UW-Madison, Edward (B.S. 1963, chemistry) conducted undergraduate research with Professor Howard Zimmerman, which sparked his interest in a career in chemistry. He taught at Tulane University, then joined the R&D branch of BASF in Michigan. His wife, Mary, established this scholarship in his memory. This scholarship is one of many available through the Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarships application. To be eligible for a chemistry scholarship, students must be a chemistry major or be conducting research with a chemistry faculty member . An overall GPA of 2.5 is recommended, but not required, for award eligibility; awards are based on both merit and financial need. How to Apply To be considered for all available chemistry summer research and academic year scholarships, log in and complete the General Application on your WiSH Dashboard . The Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarships application opens in late December and closes in early February. During this open period, you can find the application under “Other Recommended Opportunities” on your WiSH Dashboard . The department’s Fellowships and Scholarships Committee will review all completed applications and evaluate which scholarships are best suited to an individual student on the basis of merit and/or financial need. Award recipients are notified in mid-April. Conditions of Award Recipients of academic year scholarships must be enrolled full-time for the semester(s) they receive the award. Summer research award recipients must commit to working at least 30 hours per week for eight weeks during the summer, or 240 hours over the entire summer. Students cannot receive both the UW-Madison Hilldale/Holstrom Research Fellowship and a chemistry summer research scholarship for the same summer. Scholarships with a financial need component require a completed FAFSA form on file with UW-Madison. Student financial aid packages can be impacted by scholarship awards. It is recommended that students contact "