H.L. Johnston Scholarship Application

The Herrick L. Johnston Scholarship in Chemistry is available to students entering The College of Wooster in the fall of 2026 with an interest in chemistry or biochemistry & molecular biology. This scholarship honors the memory of Herrick L. Johnston, Class of 1922, Sc.D. 1943, and was established in 1982 by Margaret Vanderbilt Johnston Dittmers.

The Department of Chemistry will award two $5,000 scholarships. This one-year, non-renewable scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a strong interest in chemistry or biochemistry/molecular biology. A career in science should be the sincere goal of the applicant. If the scholarship recipient applies for and receives financial aid from The College of Wooster, the Herrick L. Johnston Scholarship in Chemistry will be included in any package received. However, the scholarship will first be used to reduce educational loan and work study components in the financial aid package.

Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026 (11:59 a.m.)

Please complete this scholarship application with the same credentials (name, email, etc.) that match your application for admission.

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Answer the following questions related to your science background. Please keep all responses to 400 words or less.

What are your education and career goals?

What has influenced your interest in Chemistry or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology?

How have you prepared yourself so far for your chosen career and educational interests? What barriers have you had to overcome in your education?

Describe a meaningful scientific experiment, activity, or topic that you have studied. What did you learn about science and/or yourself?

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