Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
LSSU students can apply for foundation scholarships available through one of the scholarship sign-up periods held each fall and spring. The scholarships available during each sign-up period are based on available funding and/or donor request. To be considered a CURRENT student, you must have earned at least 26 LSSU credits, but not attempted more than 124 (including transfer credits) prior to the semester. Information for students can be found through the Financial Aid Office.
Below you will find links to outside scholarships available for undergraduate students (and graduating students).
Dow AgroSciences Scholarship
For students interested in a career in environmental research. Two $1000 scholarships awarded annually. Contact Debra Young, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Dow Agrosciences, 9330 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268; (317) 337-3458; .
NIH Undergraduate Scholarships
For outstanding students from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups. Up to $20,000 per year of scholarship support, plus a 10-week summer internship at the National Institutes of Health for each year of scholarship, plus one year of employment at NIH upon graduation.
The Siemens Building Technologies Scholarships
Siemens, through its Landis Division, has a Foundation that gives a million dollars in scholarships and grants each year.
ACS Scholars Program (Scholarships for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian students)
About the ACS Scholars Program
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.
Applications are accepted November 1 through May 1.
Graduate (Predoctoral) Scholarships/Fellowships
Job Opportunities
Northern Biomedical Research - Research Associate (posted 11/18/2021)
Necropsy Technicians are primarily responsible for necropsy support services such as necropsy set up, necropsy record review, perfusion, prosection of tissues/organs, tissue trimming, tissue/organ accountabilities, and maintaining necropsy equipment. If the workload is such that Necropsy Technicians are not busy with necropsy, they will be required to perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to in-life, surgery, and clinical functions.
Job Description Role and Responsibilities
The Necropsy Technician II role will include:
· Necropsy set up (paperwork and physical set up)
· Necropsy data review
· Note taking
· Euthanasia
· Perfusion of tissues
· Prosection of tissues/organs (at a minimum, rodents, canine, and NHP)
· Tissue trimming
· Tissue/organ accountabilities
· Specialty collections (e.g DRG and spinal cord collections)
· Training and supervision of non-necropsy personnel
· Stocking standard and specialized necropsy supplies
· Laboratory solution and fixative preparation
· Maintaining cleanliness of necropsy suites
· IV Catheterizations & Injections
· Sample collection and processing
· Maintenance of necropsy equipment
· Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends; sometimes on short notice
· All other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to in-life, surgery, and clinical functions.
Care By Design Health and Wellness Market - Retail Associate (posted 1/21/21)
Job Description
We are looking to employ a knowledgeable CBD Retail to assist customers in selecting suitable CBD
based products.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills by
ensuring that customers are well-informed on our products and satisfied with their purchases.
While it is important for you to already have a base knowledge in the Cannabis industry, we will also
give you some training to be the most successful Care By Design Associate you can be.
Responsibilities include:
● Greeting and welcoming customers.
● Sharing experiences of cannabis products to customers.
● Answer customers’ questions regarding the different types of CBD Products, their
medicinal uses, and methods of consumption.
● Staying up to date with the latest developments in cannabis laws to maintain
legal compliance.
● Stepping up to assist in managerial duties when needed.
Retail Associate Requirements
● Current LSSU Student.
● Sound knowledge of cannabis (CBD) medicinal benefits.
● Availability – Weds- Sat
● Outstanding organizational skills.
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Effective communication skills.
● Exceptional customer service skills.
Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $12.00-13.00 per hr
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our team safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be providing PPE (personal
protective equipment) for use during each shift.
Care By Design Health and Wellness Market - Hemp Grown and Manufacturing Associate (posted 1/21/21)
Job Description
We are looking to employ a knowledgeable CBD Retail to assist customers in selecting suitable CBD
based products.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills by
ensuring that customers are well-informed on our products and satisfied with their purchases.
While it is important for you to already have a base knowledge in the Cannabis industry, we will also
give you some training to be the most successful Care By Design Associate you can be.
Responsibilities include:
● Greeting and welcoming customers.
● Sharing experiences of cannabis products to customers.
● Answer customers’ questions regarding the different types of CBD Products, their
medicinal uses, and methods of consumption.
● Staying up to date with the latest developments in cannabis laws to maintain
legal compliance.
● Stepping up to assist in managerial duties when needed.
Hemp Grow and Manufacturing Associate
We are looking to employ a knowledgeable Hemp Grow and Manufacturing Assistant to assist in
Caring for Our indoor Hemp Grow and Manufacturing/ Extraction of Biomass
You should be able to demonstrate excellent listening skills and ability to complete assigned tasks
properly with little to no supervision at times.
While it is important for you to already have a base knowledge in the Cannabis industry, we will also
give you some training to be as successful as you can be in our company.
Requirements
● Current Student at LSSU
● Sound knowledge of cannabis (CBD) medicinal benefits.
● Availability – Days will vary
● Outstanding organizational skills.
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Effective communication skills.
● Basic Understanding of Cannabis cultivation.
Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $12.00-13.00 per hr
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our team safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be providing PPE (personal
protective equipment) for use during each shift.
