Bill W. Ponder Chemistry Scholarship

Established in 1994, this scholarship was created by Dr. Bill Ponder, friends, and faculty members within the Department of Chemistry. Dr. Ponder earned his B.S. from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1956 where he was an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. In 1959, Dr. Ponder earned his M.S. from Iowa State University and his Ph.D. in 1961 (1991). Dr. Ponder served as Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Georgia Southern University until his retirement. The scholarship honors Dr. Ponder, former Chair of the department. The scholarship is available to full time chemistry majors who have completed at least 75 hours of academic credit (45 hours at Georgia Southern University) with a minimum unadjusted GPA of 3.0. Students must have completed at least 15 hours of chemistry credit with a minimum chemistry grade point average of 3.0. Relevant extracurricular activities and work experience should be taken into consideration.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a well balanced program for the education of its students. To prepare them for their professional careers, the Department is committed to providing quality teaching and research experiences emphasizing critical and independent thought. The curriculum provides strong and innovative instruction in the theory and practice of the chemical sciences. It is designed to introduce students to modern laboratory methods and technology using state-of-the-art scientific equipment. The faculty is committed to providing an environment that addresses the individual needs of each student and encourages them to develop their potential through life-long learning and to be responsible members of their profession and community.