Merlin E. Silverthorn Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

• Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
• Declared Major: Computer Science, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, or Microbiology), or Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Environmental Studies-Environmental Science Emphasis, Geology, or Physics). Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Art or Science degree.
• Must have financial need based on the FAFSA

Selection is based on financial need and academic excellence.

Award Payment: Split evenly between Fall 2026 & Spring 2027. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.