Joy Cappel Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc.
Annually, the Joy Cappel Scholarship offers two aspiring life sciences students a $2,500 grant each. The scholarship aims to inspire and assist the upcoming generation of researchers throughout their academic journey in the field of science.
For over three decades, Joy Cappel steered Rockland as its President and CEO. The scholarship, driven by Mrs. Cappel's ambition to elucidate cell function and disease mechanisms via antibody-based detection, is a manifestation of this vision.
Participation Requirements
- Participants should be high school seniors, or enrolled undergraduate or graduate students, who have been accepted to attend a U.S. university or college in the approaching fall or spring term
- The applicant's major should be Life Sciences or a related discipline
- Completion of an online application and submission of the necessary video is mandatory
Submission Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by July 20th for the fall term and by January 20th for the spring term of the existing year.
Following a comprehensive three-stage review process involving the marketing department, technical representatives, and our Chief Scientific Officer, the successful candidate will be chosen and informed two weeks post the application deadline. Subsequently, a check will be dispatched directly to the university mentioned in the application.
Video Submission Guidelines
Create a video, ranging from 1 to 5 minutes, detailing your thoughts on the question: "What would you regard as the most unexpected yet significant scientific discovery in the past 5 years, and in what way do you think it could potentially revolutionize our comprehension of the natural world?" Upload your video to a platform (like YouTube, Google Drive, iCloud) and paste the link to it in the designated online field. If using Google Drive or a similar platform, make sure your video is shared with "Anyone with the link" to guarantee unrestricted access.
Suggestions
- Prepare in advance: Draft an outline of your key points and practice if needed.
- Utilize visuals: Incorporate slides or related images to amplify your presentation.
- Exhibit your enthusiasm: Convey your earnest interest in life sciences with vigor and conviction.
- Maintain high audio and video standards: Conduct a trial run and record in a location that is quiet and has good lighting.