The Maureen D. Keller Undergraduate Scholarship
Each year, the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) awards THE MAUREEN D. KELLER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP to a promising Maine student who intends to pursue a Bachelor's degree in the biological or earth sciences.
The $1,000 scholarship honors and remembers Dr. Maureen Keller and her dedication to quality research and education in the field of oceanography.
The Keller Honor Roll:
- 2009 Katelyn Tracey, Franklin: Chemical Engineering, University of Maine, Orono
- 2008 Lauren Grotton, Topsham: Marine Biology, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine
- 2007 Vanessa Weber, Dedham: Microbiology, University of Maine, Orono
- 2006 Amy Anderson, Westbrook: Marine Science, University of South Carolina
- 2005 Jaime Dalrymple, West Farmington: Biology, Gordon College, Massachusetts
- 2004 Robert Zimmerman, Roque Bluffs: Geology, University of Vermont
- 2003 Joseph Overlock, Warren: Marine Biology, University of Maine-Machias
- 2002 Erin Simendinger, Rockland: Bio-chemistry, Lafayette College, Pennsylvania
Who's eligible?
We ask that you:
- Be a legal resident of the state of Maine;
- Be a high school senior or college freshman at the time of application;
- Be enrolled in a college/university program for the academic year following the award;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Not already be a KELLER SCHOLAR.
What's the deadline?
We ask that all applications be in our hands by midnight of the third Friday of May, each year.
How do we pick the scholarship recipient?
We look first at the academic record: grades of course, also things like academic achievement awards, science fair prizes. We then look for evidence of success at "life". For example: social or economic barriers overcome, community activities engaged in. The kinds of things that tell us "here is a smart and energetic person who has an excellent chance of becoming a valued scientific colleague".
How may the Keller Scholar use the money?
The scholar may spend the funds on any aspect of education. This includes tuition/fees, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. We do not restrict the scholarship to U.S. citizens, or require that the scholar attend a U.S. school.
How do I apply?
You will need three items:
- The application form
- Your high school and (if you have any) college academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
You may download the application form (.pdf format 300kb ). If you have software that will let you modify .pdf files, do that and send us the form as an attachment (.pdf format, please). Otherwise, print it out, fill in the information and mail it to us. Or, you may ask us for a paper copy of the form, fill that out and send it to us by mail. If you use electronic options, you will need to send, or arrange to have sent, your transcript information and reference letters separately. If you use paper mail options, you may either enclose transcripts and reference letters with your application, or tell us clearly that you have arranged for these documents to be sent to us separately.
Where do I send the application or ask a question?
Contact information:
The Maureen D. Keller Undergraduate Scholarship
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
180 McKown Point Rd. P.O. Box 475
West Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04575-0475
P: 207.633.9600 F: 207.633.9641
kellerscholarship@bigelow.org
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