Ronald Edward Paque Scholarship in Biology and Chemistry

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

  • Enrollment Status: Full- or part-time undergraduate
  • Declared Major: Biology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Immunology, or Chemistry (education majors are eligible)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in their major
  • Minimum 30 credits completed
  • Previous recipients are eligible to apply. However, students may only receive the award two times.

Selection is primarily based on promise and potential to contribute to the field of biology, microbiology, immunology, or chemistry. Academic achievement, and interest and commitment to the field, and financial need is of secondary consideration.

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.

Donor
Ronald Paque
Award
$2,500
Categories
Biology, Chemistry, School of STEM, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
11/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please enter your GPA in your major.
  2. Please upload a copy of your Academic Advisement Report. It must include the courses you are enrolled in for the current semester.
  3. Please submit a statement describing your interest and commitment to the field of Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or Chemistry.
  4. Financial need may be a consideration, but is not the deciding factor for this award. Applicants wishing to address this subject should include a description of their circumstances.
  5. You must provide the name and email of two individuals (non-relatives) who have agreed to serve as references to support your application. One must be a UWO faculty or staff member. Your references must comment on your promise and potential in the field of biology, microbiology, immunology or chemistry.
    • Please provide the name and email of your reference. They will be notified to submit their recommendation once added to your application.