Department of Chemistry Scholarships/Prizes

Thanks to the generous donations of alumni and others, the Department of Chemistry is pleased to offer a number of scholarships and prizes to its deserving students. These scholarships and prizes, given on an annual basis, are listed below:

The Ellis L. and Jennie Mae Krause Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 from gifts of former students, friends, and the family of Professor Ellis L. Krause, who taught chemistry at Marietta College from 1916 until his retirement in 1955. During most of that period he was head of the Department of Chemistry. Income from the fund is used to assist worthy students majoring in the disciplines of chemistry, physics, or related sciences.

• The Krause Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore "who demonstrates academic excellence in, commitment to, and career potential in, the field of chemistry. If there is not a qualified chemistry major, a student who majors in physics or a related science may be selected." The scholarship, in the amount of $3000, is renewable for the recipient's senior year upon recommendation by the faculty, provided that the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the end of the spring semester.

• The Krause Prize is awarded to a senior who has shown exceptional academic ability and promise, and is committed to a career in chemistry or a related science, such as molecular biology, cell biology, or medicine, and has applied to, or has been accepted into, a graduate school program or a medical school in one of the outstanding universities in the country. This prize, in the amount of $1000, is only awarded if a student has demonstrated academic excellence.

The Hans Gilde Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 by the former students of Dr. Hans Gilde, who taught organic chemistry at Marietta College from 1961 until his retirement in 1992. Income from this endowed fund is awarded as a partial tuition grant to the chemistry, biology, or petroleum engineering major who is the most deserving organic chemistry student and who has demonstrated leadership. The value of the scholarship is approximately $2000.

The Hohman Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 by former students of Professor William H. Hohman. Initiated by Dr. David G. Stockwell, Class of 1969, the purpose of this fund is to provide an academic scholarship for a second or third year chemistry or biochemistry major based on his/her performance in the introductory chemistry courses. Dr. Hohman taught chemistry at Marietta College from 1965 to his retirement in 2001. The value of the scholarship is approximately $1000.

The Dyer Chemistry Scholarship Fund was established in 1982 by M. Dean Dyer, Class of 1934, to honor the memory of Professors E. L. Krause and E. B. Krause and the tradition of excellence in teaching in the Department of Chemistry of the College. Recipients must have completed their junior year and be chemistry majors. Annual income from this endowed fund is awarded as a partial tuition grant for the recipient's senior year at Marietta.

The Samuel R. Ruby Scholarship Fund was established by his parents, Victor M. Ruby, M.D., Class of 1942, and Sonia Bender Ruby of Atlantic City, N.J. The award is given to a deserving student in chemistry/physics who has completed a full year at the college.

The E.B. Krause Chemistry Achievement Award, memorializes Elwyn Busian Krause, who taught chemistry at Marietta from 1927 to 1960. The award goes to a student who has shown outstanding achievement in a first-year chemistry course. The award consists of $100 to purchase textbooks, a copy of The Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, and placement of the recipient's name on a plaque in the Department of Chemistry.

The Hobba Chemistry Prize is given to a senior or junior majoring in chemistry with high academic achievement. The prize, memorializing Ellis Llewellyn Krause (Sc. D. 1955 and Emeritus Erwin Professor of Chemistry at Marietta College) is in the name of Virginia Hobba Elliott and Irvin Ellis Hobba, his grandchildren.

The LaVallee Award in Chemistry is given to a graduating senior chemistry major by the Upper Ohio Valley Section of the American Chemical Society. Selection is by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry. The award, a year's membership in the American Chemical Society and $100, memorializes George A. LaVallee of Marietta, a founder of the local section of ACS.

The American Chemical Society Sophomore Award is given to a sophomore student who shows exceptional performance in sophomore chemistry courses and who has the potential of becoming a chemistry major. The prize consists of $50 and a one-year subscription to The Journal of Chemical Education.