Scholarships & Awards in Physics

Institutional Awards

Physics Full Tuition Scholarship

Awarded to new students majoring in Physics or Engineering Physics. Interview Required. Renewable with 3.0 GPA and must remain in a Physics major.

Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars

Ohio residents who are admitted into the Physics and Engineering Physics majors, among others, are eligible for this institutional scholarship. Preference given to low-income, first generation and under represented students.
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Five Cards Experience Fund

Supports our Five Cardinal Experiences, which includes Research & Creative Work, Internships & Professional Experience, Community Engagement, Global & Intercultural Engagement, and Leadership & Citizenship. For more information visit the Five Cards Experience Funding page.

Student Research Fund

Provides funding for laboratory supplies and travel to present the results of research. Visit the Students Research Fund page for more information.

Physics Awards

Haywood Fellowship

John Haywood was an early professor of natural sciences and mathematics and led what was likely the first ever student-faculty research project at Otterbein, observing and analyzing the transit of Venus in 1882. This award fully funds an on-campus summer research experience, or can be applied as a scholarship if an off-campus research project is pursued instead.

McCloy Teaching Fellowship

James H. McCloy was a member of the physics faculty from 1913-1960. A revered teacher, he shaped the department and the university in significant ways. This award recognizes achievement by students pursuing secondary teacher licensure in Physics, and includes special mentoring by alumni teachers, paid on-campus teaching experiences, and membership in professional societies related to physics education (AAPT, NSTA).

Awards that Recognize Student Achievement

Awarded to student(s) in each class year who have a demonstrated record of ability and professional promise.

Isaac Newton Award

Given for outstanding performance in general physics.

Enrico Fermi Award

Given to the outstanding graduating senior in physics or engineering physics.