THE RALPH DeFALCO SCHOLARSHIP

Ralph DeFalco was an internationally recognized serologist and Professor of Zoology at Rutgers University.  In addition to his scholarly and teaching activities he devoted much of his time to the counseling and placement of undergraduates in medical and dental schools.  It was his intense interest in the undergraduate as a student and as a person that endeared him to so many.

To be awarded the scholarship, the student must demonstrate a high academic achievement and a potential for excellence in biology or a health related field.  The purpose of the award is to recognize past academic performance and to assist in the future undergraduate studies while at Rutgers

The Award

Five awards of $1,500 each for 2008-2009 are anticipated.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship the student must:

(1) Demonstrate a high academic standing
(2) Be a full-time senior in the School of Arts and Sciences (or Rutgers College or Douglass College) during the academic year following the time of the award.
(3) Be majoring in one of the four majors within the Division of Life Sciences -
119 - Biological Sciences
146 - Cell Biology and Neuroscience
447 – Genetics
694 – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

How to Apply
 
Each candidate should submit their application (.doc) (.pdf) by April 4, 2008 to the DeFalco Scholarship Committee (c/o Dr. Martha Haviland, Division of Life Sciences, Nelson Biological Laboratories, 604 Allison Rd., Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8082):

Please submit an unofficial transcript and attach a personal essay (500-word minimum) describing your career goals and what you have done and plan to do toward achieving your aspirations.  It would also help the selection committee if you were to explain the significance of this award to you.

Selection

A committee appointed by the trustees will select candidates and final selections will be based on materials submitted.

Trustees of the Fund

Alan D. DeFalco
Martha Haviland
Jamshid Rabii
Adrian Bruning