Ruth I. Walker Memorial Scholarship

The Ruth I. Walker Memorial Scholarship provides multiple awards to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The scholarship recognizes academic and scholarly achievements in biological sciences, including both biology and microbiology. Undergraduate applicants must have completed the first year of foundational biology coursework (BioSci 150 and 152) to be considered for this award. The scholarship is funded by friends and family of Dr. Ruth I. Walker and aims to support students pursuing excellence in the biological sciences. Applications are typically accepted in January for the following fall semester, providing financial assistance to deserving students continuing their studies in biological sciences.