Chadburn Scholarships support pre-medical and pre-dental students

“Scholarships have made all the difference,” says Zhao. “I have a research job now, where I’ve picked up skills I wouldn’t have had time for otherwise. Last summer I even did a research trip in Puerto Rico. That wouldn’t have been possible if I was working a regular job to pay the rent.

“A number of my friends are working two or three jobs, and it is really stressful and tiring,” she adds. “After working an eight-hour day, it’s hard to try to do homework. I can put more energy and focus into the work I do with the help of these generous scholarships.”

Nick is pursuing a career in medicine to integrate his love of science with his love of helping people.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the community I’ve found and the opportunities I’ve had here,” he says. “When my parents immigrated to the States from Cuba and China, I don’t think they ever thought their sons would end up in career paths where we will be able to contribute so much. It honors the sacrifices their families made.”

In the 2015-16 academic year, the College of Science awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships and awards to 275 current science students for merit, need and undergraduate research experiences. Most of which were made possible thanks to the generosity of science alumni and friends who are deeply strongly committed to student success. OSU awarded $1.43 million to 403 incoming freshmen in the College of Science. In aggregate, 678 science students received more than $2.16 million in scholarship awards.