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Chemistry Students and Alumni
In Augusta University's Department of Chemistry, students are our top priority.
With experienced faculty, top-notch facilities, and smaller class sizes, our Chemistry program is student-focused. Our current and future students may benefit from a variety of scholarship opportunities, while our alumni are living out their education in the world around us.
Contact Us
Department of Chemistry
Health Sciences Campus
Science & Mathematics Building
706-729-2259
Nuclear Science Scholarships
Scholarships of $1,800 per semester are available to assist students in completing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Nuclear Science Track. Some selected students may qualify for automatic continued support in subsequent semesters (assuming eligibility requirements are maintained). Other students may be accepted on an individual semester basis requiring a resubmission of application for subsequent semesters. Part-time students may qualify for partial scholarships.
POPUPS Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $8,000 per year are available from a National Science Foundation S-STEM award to assist academically talented students completing degrees in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
Dinwiddie Chemistry Scholarship
To be eligible, applicants must be seeking graduation from Augusta University as a professional Chemistry major, must have attained at least sophomore standing, and must have attended Augusta University for one full year. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and an exhibited interest in the liberal and fine arts at Augusta University. It is made possible through a donation from Dr. J. Gray Dinwiddie, Jr. and Mrs. Rockie Dinwiddie.
Departmental Scholarships
These are awarded to junior and senior chemistry or physics majors using the individual scholarship criteria.
- Operations Management International Physics Scholarship
- Richard T. Mixon Chemistry Scholarship
- Dr. Gray and Ms. Rozelle Dinwiddie Chemistry Scholarship
- Chemistry and Physics Student Research Scholarships
Assistantships
The department offers many students the opportunity to work as paid assistants in our introductory lab courses. These students work alongside our faculty helping students and preparing labs. In addition, many of our students work as tutors in the HSC SciMath Tutoring Center.
History of Success
Alumni
Graduates of our degree programs have a history of successful transitions to graduate schools nationwide, medical and dental schools, and allied health programs at places such as the Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Tech, University of South Carolina, University of Alabama, University of North Carolina, Clemson, University of Florida, University of Arizona, University of Kansas, Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Wisconsin. They have joined research groups at the Medical College of Georgia, the Savannah River National Laboratory, the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Many are employed by a variety of local industries.
Alumni are encouraged to submit a photo and/or update of their current career or professional activities to the Dr. Tom Crute.
Get Involved
Providing a community for students interested in the chemistry to gather and exchange ideas and to learn more about our field of interest.
