Scholarship: $10,000
- Millikin University
- Decatur, Illinois
Job / Advertisement Description
The Leighty Science Scholars Program is designated for Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science and Physics students and includes graduate-level research opportunities and a summer stipend.
Students must first submit their application for admission to Millikin University and receive an acceptance packet before they can apply for scholarships. Admitted students can access the application through their VIP page.
Leighty Science Scholarship Program Benefits
- $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 annually)
- Stipend for summer research between the sophomore and junior years (up to $6,000)
- Graduate-level research opportunities working with experienced faculty
Deadline: Rolling(No set application deadline)
Requirements for the Leighty Science Scholarship Program
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the time of application for admission.
- Students in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science or Physics and maintain that major/program while at Millikin.
- Show evidence of a strong college-preparatory program, including appropriate courses in science and mathematics.
Expectations:
Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and complete a summer research project by the summer following the junior year.
Program History
The John and Ula Leighty Science Scholarship Program was established in 1992 in honor of Dr. John and his wife, Mrs. Ula Leighty. A member of the class of 1931, Dr. Leighty graduated from Millikin with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and received his Master's degree and Ph.D. from Purdue University. He married the former Ula Davis, a biology major from the Millikin Class of 1933: she passed away in 1989.
Dr. Leighty's distinguished 33-year career at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis encompasses many milestones. He was a member of the team that first produced penicillin for Lilly in the 1940s and was involved in developing, producing, and supervising the production of other pharmaceuticals including Erthromycin, vancomycin, streptomycin, and Darvon. His career was capped by his tenure as Executive Director of Scientific Research, where he was responsible for 650 Lilly scientists in seven research divisions.
Location
Millikin is an independent, four year university that is privately funded and has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students in traditional and non-traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Located in Decatur, Illinois, you will quickly discover that the signature of a Millikin education is a unique experience we like to call Performance Learning.
Since its founding more than 110 years ago, Millikin has operated under the philosophy of providing an education that combines theory with practice. While this was a radical idea at the time, we know today that practice is not enough.
Today's students must perform their knowledge in order to be truly prepared for a successful career after college. Through immersive experiences such as internships, co-teaching, running a business, presenting research to experts and performing in front of audiences – students find new ways to live out their learning and reap the rewards of their hard work.
The Result:
Millikin graduates enter the job market armed with experience and ready for success. In 2021, 99% of graduates gained employment or entry to graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation.