Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ARTHUR L. SHUCK AWARD: An award is given each year to the outstanding freshman Biological Sciences student as determined by competitive examination. This award honors the first faculty member to retire from the department. AUDUBON H. NEFF AWARD: This memorial award honoring a former chair of the department is given each year to a student who has demonstrated high academic achievement in pre-professional studies. BETA AWARD: The Delta Sigma chapter of the national biology honor society and the biological sciences faculty select the outstanding senior Biological Sciences major each year to receive this award. BILL SEIBERT STUDENT SERVICE AWARD: This award is given each year to a Biological Sciences major whose service to the Biological Sciences Department, campus, and community merits recognition. The award honors former SWOSU professor, Dr. Bill Seibert. HOBART F. LANDRETH AWARD: This memorial award is presented to a student who has demonstrated an aptitude for original research and independent thinking as evidenced by active participation in meritorious research. The award honors a former Biological Sciences faculty member. CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS Chemistry BOBBY D. GUNTER FRESHMAN CHEMISTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Presented to an outstanding freshman in General Chemistry II who achieves the highest score on the standardized exam taken for this award. The honor includes a cash award and Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. DAN DILL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARD: Presented to the outstanding student in Inorganic Chemistry as selected by the course instructor. The honor includes a cash award and framed certificate. DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AWARD: Presented annually to the senior Chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding service to the department and to the Chemistry Club. The honor includes a cash award. ED NEPARKO SENIOR CHEMIST AWARD: Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in Chemistry, this honor includes a cash award, associate membership in the American Institute of Chemists, and a subscription to The Chemist . OUTSTANDING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY STUDENT: Presented to the Organic Chemistry student making the highest score on a standardized exam. The honor includes a cash award and framed certificate. UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH AWARD: Presented to a Chemistry major who has completed all requirements for research credit and selected by the faculty as the outstanding researcher of the year. The honor consists of a cash award.
Physics J. R. PRATT AWARD: An award is given each year to the outstanding Physics student as determined by scholastic averages in physics and related subjects, as well as leadership development. This award is sponsored by the Physics and Engineering Club. OUTSTANDING GENERAL PHYSICS STUDENT: This annual award is presented to a Physics student who has completed General Physics I and II. The award is based on scholastic averages, involvement in physics activities, and leadership potential. This award is sponsored by the Physics and Engineering Club. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY PHYSICS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships to outstanding Physics majors are based on need and scholastic achievement. Recipients are selected by the Physics faculty. CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS ALPHA PSI OMEGA SCHOLARSHIPS: The SWOSU Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national drama fraternity, offers one to three scholarships yearly to Theatre students. CINDY CARLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is presented to an outstanding Communication Arts major in any emphasis area. This scholarship was established to honor former faculty member, Cindy Carley. DAMARISE KITCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The fund was established by a former member of the Language Arts faculty to assist Speech-Theatre majors. HARRY C. MABRY FORENSIC AWARD: A faculty committee selects the student outstanding in public speaking during the year to receive cash given by a former Southwestern Oklahoma State University student and debater. JACK B. SHELTON & WALTER CROUCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PURSUIT OF AUTHENTIC JOURNALISM: Established by Becky Shelton West, Jack (Barney) Shelton, Susan Shelton Smith, and Margaret Shelton in memory of Jack B. Shelton and Walter Crouch for students studying Communication Arts with a Mass Communications emphasis.
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