National Society of Black Physicists

Michael P. Anderson Scholarships in Space Science (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
APS Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Harvey Washington Banks Scholarships in Astronomy (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Charles S. Brown Scholarships in Physics (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Robert A. Ellis Scholarships in Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Elmer S. Imes Scholarships in Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Walter Samuel McAfee Scholarships in Space Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Ronald E. McNair Scholarships in Space and Optical Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Willie Hobbs Moore Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Harry L. Morrison Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Arthur BC Walker Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

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Michael P. Anderson Scholarships in Space Science (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Michael P. Anderson, an accomplished physicist and a NASA astronaut who perished in a space shuttle accident.

APS Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To inspire pursuits in physics education specifically among minority undergraduates. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics; a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on the committee’s review of their academic eligibility.

Funds Avail.: $2,000 (for new minority scholars); $3,000 (for renewal students) to be used for tuition, room & board and educational materials. To Apply: Applicants may download application materials in the website. Deadline: February 6. Remarks: Established in 1980.

Harvey Washington Banks Scholarships in Astronomy (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Harvey Washington Banks, the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. degree in astronomy.

Charles S. Brown Scholarships in Physics (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To inspire the next generation of physicians by providing financial assistance to individuals pursuing further

studies in the field of physics. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Graduate students and undergraduate students with a declared major in physics are eligible for this scholarship. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send complete application package available in the website with official transcript and supply a stamped envelope addressed to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Charles S. Brown, who had extensive contributions in the development of science and technology in Africa.

Robert A. Ellis Scholarships in Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Robert A. Ellis, an internationally-recognized pioneer in modern experimental plasma physics.

Elmer S. Imes Scholarships in Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to honor Elmer S. Imes, one of the first African-Americans to receive a Ph.D. degree in physics.

Walter Samuel McAfee Scholarships in Space Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Walter Samuel McAfee and his significant contributions in space communications, radar, and general understanding of electromagnetic propagation.

Ronald E. McNair Scholarships in Space and Optical Physics (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Ronald E. McNair, an accomplished physicist and a NASA astronaut who perished in a space shuttle accident.

Willie Hobbs Moore Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Willie Hobbs Moore, the first African-American female to earn a Ph.D. degree in physics.

Harry L. Morrison Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities

and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Harry L. Morrison, a legendary figure in mathematical statistical physics.

Arthur BC Walker Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support interest in physics by providing educational assistance to skilled physics majors. Focus: Physics. Qualif.: Applicants must be physics majors in their junior or senior year. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on merit and evaluation of the applicant’s scientific abilities and potential which includes versatility, ability to make sound judgments, major academic strengths and weaknesses (if any) and performance in an independent study (if any) as manifested through documents submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicant must send the complete application package along with official transcripts and a stamped envelope to: Scholarship Committee Chair, National Society of Black Physicists, 6704G Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22205. Deadline: January 12.

Remarks: Established to commemorate Dr. Arthur BC Walker, one of the most brilliant x-ray spectroscopists who ever lived.