James H. Fischer Family Scholarship

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

  • Admit Term: Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
  • Grade Level: High School Senior
  • Enrollment Status: Full-time upon enrollment
  • Intended Major: Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, PP-Medicine, or Geology (education majors are not eligible)
  • Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
  • Must not have more than one sibling

Selection is based on academic achievement and career goals. Financial need is not a consideration.

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

Award Renewal: Recipients are eligible to receive one award renewal beyond the initial installment provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment at UWO
  • Continue to pursue a Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, PP-Medicine, or Geology major
  • Sufficient funding is available to support award renewal

Donor
James Fischer
Award
$2,000
Categories
Biology, Incoming Freshman Award, School of STEM
Deadline
02/06/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many siblings do you have?
  2. Please provide a statement describing your interests and career goals.