Arthur Furst Undergraduate Scholarship
The Arthur Furst Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate science major who demonstrates outstanding academic ability and a strong desire to pursue research. Established in 1995, this award has been presented to 28 USF students across the science disciplines. Awardees receive a $2,500 scholarship presented at an annual ceremony, during which the award recipient has the opportunity to present their work. This ceremony is co-sponsored by NeoLife, in recognition of Dr. Furst’s years of service as Senior Member of the NeoLife Scientific Advisory Board.
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a USF student, have completed 60 or more units towards graduation at the time of application, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
To apply, interested students must submit:
(1) an essay (approx. 300 words) describing a current or previous research project that you have participated in. The essay should also detail your specific contributions to the research project, and outline the impact of this experience on your development as a scientist.
(2) a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your involvement in, and desire to pursue research.
The invitation to apply will be sent out to all qualified applicants by Tonya Miller each year.
The following students have been awarded the Arthur Furst Undergraduate Scholarship:
2024 – Samantha Baula - Biology
2023 – Makena Gichuru - Environmental Science
2022 – Kate Skardon - Computer Science
2021 – Allyson Kuwana - Biology
2020 – Ria Laxa - Biology
2019 – Stephanie Stephens - Biology
2018 – Justin Azar - Chemistry and Biology
2017 – Theresa Keith - Biology and Spanish
2016 – Kelechi Nwachuku - Chemistry
2015 – Aisling Sinclair - Biology
2014 – Zachary Gallegos - Biology
2013 – Jordan Nelson - Chemistry
2012 – Long Yan Yung - Mathematics and Physics
2011 – Benjamin Rayikanti - Biology
2010 – Natalie Hollick - Biology
2009 – Jie Sun - Biology
2008 – Elizabeth Noey - Chemistry
2007 – Mary Gertrude Gutierrez - Chemistry and Biology; Miles Braten - Chemistry
2006 – Ryan Pemberton - Chemistry
2005 – Colleen McShane - Chemistry
2004 – Eliot Metzger - Environmental Science and Business Administration
2003 – Brett Sharp - Biology
2002 – Yuliya Zabiyaka - Mathematics and Computer Science
2001 – Jennifer Sabado - Biology
1999 – 2000 Collin Elsea - Biochemistry
1998 – Saly Sisouvong - Biology
1997 – Raymond Sy - Biology
1996 – Rachel Bahr - Chemistry
1995 – Jennifer Carroll - Chemistry
