Awards and Scholarships for Second and Third Year Students
Alvin Hurd McNeilly Memorial Scholarship The Alvin McNeilly Scholarship is given annually to a 3rd year ChE student who has demonstrated high academic achievement while participating in sports. Applications are solicited in the Spring and awards are made by the ChE faculty with the scholarship funds applied to the student’s tuition in the 4th year.
Dudley M. Harman Scholarship The Dudley M. Harman Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and interest in the chemical engineering profession with a partial tuition scholarship. Applications are solicited in the Spring and awards are made by the ChE faculty to a 3rd year student with the scholarship funds applied to the student’s tuition in the 4th year.
Via Brothers Award The Via Brothers Award recognizes outstanding leadership and service in addition to excellent academic performance. The award is given to a 3rd year ChE student. Applications are solicited in the Spring and awards are made by the ChE faculty. The student selected receives a cash prize.
Gregory J. Canty Research Award The Gregory J. Canty Research Award funds an outstanding undergraduate student who proposes a project to be carried out in the summer following application for the award and the subsequent academic year. The amount of the award is typically between $2,500 and $3,000 and will be granted on a competitive basis to current second-year and third-year undergraduate chemical engineering students. Follow this link for more information on the required application documents.
Robert Thomson Scholarship The Robert Thomson Scholarship recognizes chemical engineering students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
Donald F. Othmer Academic Excellence Award The Othmer Award is sponsored by AIChE and is given to the ChE student with the highest GPA after the 2nd year. Nominations are made by the ChE faculty.
Edward and Lois Paul Award The Edward and Lois Paul Award is awarded to a chemical engineering student who also has a passion for music.
Excellence in Research Award Awarded to student(s) who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in undergraduate research as noted by publications, patents, posters and presentations. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Excellence in Leadership Award Awarded to student(s) who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to their class, department, the Engineering School, and the University as noted by their vision and initiative, ability to execute, teamwork, collaboration, communication, social skills, and having earned the respect of their peers and faculty. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Excellence in Diversity Award Awarded to outstanding students(s) who have exhibited an unparalleled commitment to one of our core values: creating an inclusive community. This student has shown exceptional dedication to raising the consciousness of the Chemical Engineering community at UVA and advocating for diversity in all areas. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Awards for Fourth Year ChE Students
David Lee Preddy Award This award is made possible by funds given to the department by the Preddy family in memory of David Preddy (BS '53), an alumnus of the department who passed away after a very successful, but unfortunately brief career with Dow Chemical Co. The award recognizes interest and achievement in chemical engineering design and is presented by the ChE faculty in the Spring to a graduating ChE student.
Louis T. Rader Chemical Engineering Prize The Louis T. Rader Chemical Engineering Prize is given to one or more ChE students who have demonstrated academic ability, an ability to get along well with others, and an ability to work hard. The award is presented by the ChE faculty in the Spring to one or more 4th year ChE students.
American Institute of Chemists Award The award, sponsored by the American Institute of Chemists Foundation, is given to the student with the highest GPA in a Chemistry-related discipline, including Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Nominations are made by the ChE faculty.
Omega Chi Epsilon Award The Omega Chi Epsilon Award recognizes a chemical engineering student who exhibits character, integrity, initiative and leadership during their chemical engineering studies at UVA.
Edward and Lois Paul Award The Edward and Lois Paul Award is awarded to a chemical engineering student who also has a passion for music.
Excellence in Research Award Awarded to student(s) who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in undergraduate research as noted by publications, patents, posters and presentations. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Excellence in Leadership Award Awarded to student(s) who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to their class, department, the Engineering School, and the University as noted by their vision and initiative, ability to execute, teamwork, collaboration, communication, social skills, and having earned the respect of their peers and faculty. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Excellence in Diversity Award Awarded to outstanding students(s) who have exhibited an unparalleled commitment to one of our core values: creating an inclusive community. This student has shown exceptional dedication to raising the consciousness of the Chemical Engineering community at UVA and advocating for diversity in all areas. A cash prize and a Jefferson cup will be awarded.
Chemical Engineering Faculty Awards Chemical Engineering Faculty Awards are given in recognition of service to the department, special activities, and scholarly achievement. Awards are presented by the ChE faculty in the Spring to one or more graduating ChE students.
Contact the department for detailed requirements and procedures.