WOMEN'S STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS

 

 

 

 

Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences

The Ruth Bleier Scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers in the natural sciences or medicine. Awards are made to women students at UW-Madison who have completed their junior year and who are very interested in pursuing work in the natural sciences.

The one-year award will provide a stipend of $1000, which will be awarded at the end of the Spring Semester to be used in the following academic year.

In the tradition of Ruth Bleier's perspective and work, the scholarship winner will also be able to reserve a place in Women's Studies 103 (Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease) and in additional Women's Studies science courses (such as 431, 530, 531, 533).

Application Information

Who is eligible: Any UW-Madison woman student who as of the end of the Spring semester, will have completed her junior year, has a demonstrated interest in the natural sciences, and will be enrolled at the UW-Madison in the following Fall semester. Preference will be given to applicants who have had laboratory research experience.

Please Provide the Following:

• A cover sheet with name, address, phone number, and e-mail (make sure to provide contact information for the summer if it is different).
• A one page personal essay describing your goals in the natural sciences and your perspectives on the position of women in science.
• A one page description of a research project you have pursued or plan to pursue.
• Two letters of reference SENT DIRECTLY to the scholarship committee. A least one of these should come from the UW campus and it is preferred that at least one focus on laboratory or research experience.
• Complete transcripts from all colleges attended

Send or deliver in person to:

Ruth Bleier Scholarship Committee
Women's Studies Program
110 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Administrative Contact: Su Ann Rose
(608) 263-4704

Deadline for receipt of applications:
The Award will not be given for 2007, check back next year.