Plant Biology majors are eligible for a number of department and campus awards that recognize outstanding academic achievement, research, and contributions to the department. The awards listed below highlight opportunities available to undergraduates majoring in plant biology.
- Kathryn S. Hinchee-Rodriguez, Ph.D. Award
- The Kathryn S. Hinchee-Rodriguez Ph.D. Award is open to undergraduate students who are eligible for support from the Student Disability Center to enable and enhance their research opportunities. Inquire with the Department of Plant Biology for more information about this award and its application process.
- Kevin and Carol Brink Scholarship*
- The Kevin and Carol Brink Scholarship is open to CBS students who are majoring in plant biology and have demonstrated financial need. Students who are the first in their families to attend college are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Liliane D. Wells Scholarship
The Liliane D. Wells Scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who are studying plant biology and have a demonstrated financial need.
- Robert Thornton Memorial Award
The Robert Thornton Memorial Award is given annually to one or more outstanding undergraduate students in the Department of Plant Biology with an interest in pursuing a career in a biotechnology-related field.
- Eschscholzia Learning Assistantship
- The Eschscholzia Learning Assistantship expands access to hands-on research experiences for undergraduate students, with a preference for supporting first-generation students. Eligible students must meet the academic qualifications determined by the Department of Plant Biology. Inquire with the Department of Plant Biology for more information about this award and its application process.
- Jack and Mary Major Memorial Award
- The Jack and Mary Major Memorial Award recognizes excellence in the study of plant biology, and supports student field research in botany, especially in the areas of plant ecology, plant systematics, or plant geography. The award is annual, and given to either an undergraduate or graduate student. Application are not required. Awards are given at the discretion of the UC Davis Botanical Society.
- Maud Wrightson Hinchee, Ph.D. Plant Biology Assistantship
- The purpose of this fund is to provide paid research experiences for undergraduate students in the Department of Plant Biology for at least one quarter during the fall, winter, or spring. The Assistantship is intended for undergraduate students who are majoring in Plant Biology and/or conducting research in the labs of faculty who belong to the Department of Plant Biology. Inquire with the Department of Plant Biology for more information about this assistantship and its application process.
*Planned gift for future administration.