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Eligibility:

All doctoral and master's students

Criteria:

Must demonstrate academic excellence by submitting transcripts, cover letter, and letters of recommendation from supervising professor.

Award Year:

Every other year

The Council for Excellence in Women’s Health was formed in 2007. It’s mission is to improve the physical and mental health of women in San Antonio by building awareness of women’s health challenges, and to promote a greater understanding of and initiate philanthropic support for the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's women’s health programs and initiatives. The council membership, currently comprised of 86 influential women leaders who live and work throughout San Antonio and South 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, continues to grow.

Eligibility:

All Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences doctoral students conducting research related to women’s health and demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA application

Criteria:

Must demonstrate academic excellence and cover letter, one-page letter of recommendation from the COGS chair, and one-page letter of recommendation from the supervising professor.

Award Year:

Variable

Eligibility:

All doctoral or masters students who demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA application and are 17³Ô¹ÏÍø residents

Criteria:

Must demonstrate academic excellence and submit transcripts, CV and letters of recommendation from supervising professor, COGS chair and one additional faculty mentor.

Award Year:

Annually

Eligibility:

All GSBS doctoral or master's students with preference given to students from Gillespie County, TX and then students who attended 17³Ô¹ÏÍø A&M University

Criteria:

Must demonstrate academic excellence by submitting transcripts, CV and letters of recommendation from supervising professor.

Award Year:

Every other year

Eligibility:

Students enrolled in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Criteria:

Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete the school’s scholarship application.  Additional criteria may be used at the discretion of the school and will be made available upon request.

Award Year:

Annually

The award is named for E. Phyllis Bowie, Ph.D., and her husband, Neil. Dr. Bowie, associate professor of cellular and structural biology, retired in 2003 after 34 years on the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty.

Throughout her outstanding career, Dr. Bowie served as a mentor to many students and faculty members. Since 1993 she directed the Dental Gross Anatomy Course and co-directed the Dental Hygiene Structures of the Head and Neck Course. Dr. Bowie earned the admiration of her colleagues, students and community leaders. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award in 1995.

Eligibility:

All Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences third year or above doctoral students

Criteria:

Must demonstrate community service through volunteer activities in San Antonio and prepare a written description of community activities plus a transcript, CV and letters of recommendation from supervising professor.

Award Year:

Every other year