Some awards available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences are managed by the chair of the academic department or research center most closely related to the scholarship criteria. These departments sometimes have their own applications or rely on faculty nominations. Such awards typically require a history of academic excellence in the department's major courses, are for juniors or seniors, and emphasize merit over need.

Information regarding these awards and alternate application processes is often publicized by e-mail and may also be available on the bulletin board near the department's main office.

Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design
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Biotechnology
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Classical Studies
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East Asian Languages and Cultures
English
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India Studies
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Microbiology
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