John B. '71 and Sharon Hafner Yingling '71 Scholarship

The John B. ’71 and Sharon Hafner Yingling ’71 Scholarship is closed for the 2024–2025 academic year. Submissions for the 2025–2026 academic year will open September 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) announces the availability of the John B. ’71 and Sharon Hafner Yingling ’71  Scholarship,  established by John B. and Sharon Hafner Yingling in March, 2022.  The Yingling’s wanted to honor Sharon’s time as a Biology major and a long time career in science.  The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy or Geosciences.

Eligibility and Criteria:

  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate students,

  • Enrolled in the Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Chemistry or Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geological Sciences,

  • Demonstrated a strong allegiance to the advancement of women in science,

  • Have a cumulative GPA. of 3.0 or higher, and

  • Demonstrated financial need as defined by the Financial Aid Office.

Award Amount:

$1,000 for one-year.