WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Don Berndt Endowment for Chemistry Grant

WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Don Berndt Endowment for Chemistry Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Summary

The WMU Department of Chemistry offers the Dr. Don Berndt Endowment for Chemistry, established in 2013 to support outstanding graduate students. This scholarship is awarded to full-time students serving as effective teaching assistants in general or organic chemistry courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The endowment honors Professor Emeritus Don Berndt and aims to enhance the educational experience of students within the chemistry program.

Overview

Fellowships and scholarships acknowledge outstanding Department of Chemistry students and provide assistance in their studies. These scholarships augment awards made to students supported by Western Michigan University, the Lee Honors College and the American Chemical Society. Dr. Don Berndt Endowment for Chemistry This scholarship was established in 2013 by Dr. Hashem and Mrs. Suzanne Akhavan-Tafti, in honor of Professor Emeritus Don Berndt. Provides support to a full-time graduate chemistry student who is serving the department as an effective teaching assistant in general or in organic chemistry courses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 3.0 minimum GPAServing the department as an effective teaching assistant in general or organic chemistry.