Scholarship and Teaching Award Recipients and HMNS president at Excellence in Science Luncheon. From left to right: Michael Artlip, Jennifer Howell, Joel Bartsch, Colton Morgan, Hedi Tarr
Through the generosity of the Cockrell Foundation, The Houston Museum of Natural Science is proud to offer the Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematic and the Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award. The winners of the Excellence in Science or Mathematics Awards and Scholarships are presented at the Excellence in Science Luncheon.
The deadline for 2021 Student Scholarships and Teacher Awards is July 23, 2021.
2021 Student Scholarships
The Evelyn Frensley Scholarship is awarded annually in the amount of $2000 to two high school juniors in the Houston area. Of special interest to the Museum review committee is a description of plans for college and future career and a description of projects or activities that demonstrate ability and interest in science or mathematics.
The deadline for all submissions is July 23, 2021.
Download Student Scholarship Application.
2021 Educator Awards
In recognition of the fine educators of Houston we also offer the Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award. This award of $2,000 will go to one K-5th grade science or math teacher and one 6th-12th grade science or math teacher who demonstrate significant ability and dedication to teaching in either discipline in the Houston area.
The deadline for all submissions is July 23, 2021.
Download Teacher Award Application.
2020
Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematics
Anna Marie Mozisek – Tompkins High School
2020
Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematics
Paige Roberson – Houston Academy for International Studies
2020
Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award
Derek Devore – Mickey Leland College Preparatory
2020
Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award
Alex Jones – Horn Elementary