Department of Physics and Astronomy

AWARDS

     Robert and Noreen Stollberg Awards: Undergraduate Academic Award and Graduate Teaching Achievement.

Robert Stollberg was a native Toledoan who received his B.S. in physics from The University of Toledo in 1935 and a Doctorate in Science Education from Columbia University in 1947. He spent over forty years teaching physics, astronomy and electronics at San Francisco State University.  The Robert and Noreen Stollberg Awards go to full-time sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate level students majoring in physics, astronomy, or the profession of science education teaching at the elementary or secondary levels.  Selection is based on academic achievement, creativity, leadership, integrity, and service to UToledo and the community.

     A. Jackson and Sally K. Smith Scholarship

Lifelong Toledoans, Jackson graduated from The University of Toledo in 1951 (Business) and in 1956 (Engineering Physics). Sally graduated from Ohio State University with a business degree.  This scholarship is awarded to junior, senior, or graduate level students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UToledo, majoring in Physics and Astronomy. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, residing in the state of Ohio, Indiana, or the counties of Lenawee, Hillsdale, or Monroe in Michigan. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate responsible citizenship, who are active in community affairs, and who participate in minor sports at UToledo.

     C.V. Wolfe Scholarship in the Natural Sciences

Cletus V. Wolfe was a former UToledo professor of government and constitutional law. His family established a scholarship fund to honor C.V. Wolfe's commitment toward the value of higher education for students in the departments of History, the Natural Sciences, Theater and in the College of Law.  This scholarship is awarded to Ohio high school graduates majoring in astronomy or physics who rank in the top 15% of their graduating class. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarship requires current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be on file in the Office of Student Financial Aid.

     Elgin C. Brooks Memorial Astronomy Scholarship

Elgin and Helen (Professor Emerita of Astronomy) Brooks were long-time friends and supporters of this department. This scholarship was established by Helen to honor Elgin's love of, and dedication to, astronomy.  The Elgin C. Brooks Memorial Astronomy Scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior level students majoring in astronomy.

     Elmer R. and Gertrude M. Brigham Scholarship in Science

This award was established in 1998 by the estate of former UToledo students Elmer and Gertrude Brigham to provide scholarships for science students. The scholarship alternates every year among the science departments in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

     David Turnbull Scholarship in Condensed State Physics/Materials Science

This award was established in honor of the late Harvard professor, Dr. David Turnbull, a world renowned scientist and educator. This award recognizes outstanding physics graduate-level students (endowed by Brian Bagley).

     John J. Turin Memorial Fund

Awarded to student majoring in physics, based on merit (3.5 GPA or higher), individual leadership and contributions in the University community.

     Edwin Jayamaha Scholarship

This award was established by UToledo alumnus Upali Jayamaha in honor of his father, Edwin. Upali is a graduate of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and has been involved with the solar energy businesses in the Toledo area. The Edwin Jayamaha Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate physics majors who are planning careers in renewable energy or who have an applied physics concentration and (preferably) are enrolled in the renewable energy minor. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

    Ed Foster Graduate Scholarship

The Ed Foster Scholarship is awarded to entering graduate level students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

   David Turnbull Scholarship

The David Turnbull Scholarship is defined so as to benefit one or more outstanding graduate-level students with a major in physics and who who are pursuing condensed matter or materials physics as part of their degree program. Based on academic and research excellence, and not based on financial need.

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