Forensic Science

This is a scholarship offered to students entering 9th-11th grade in the Fall of 2012 who are interested in the Science and Technology fields.

The Forensic Science and CSI class teaches students how forensic scientists solve crimes through DNA analysis, blood-typing, and splatter analysis, hair and fiber analysis, and facial reconstruction. They will examine bones and tooth impressions and work in a team to investigate and solve a mock crime scene. The Forensic Science Camp is held at Michigan Tech University in Houghton, Michigan.

The Zonta Club of Traverse City will award this $795 week-long scholarship and up to $250 for travel expenses to a student who best meets the following criteria:
    

• Must be completing 8th grade by June 2012
• Must have one letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher, a school counselor, or a school principal
• Must submit a written essay on “Why I am interested in Forensic Science”
. (Essay should be between 300-500 words)



The application should be submitted to the address below by April 18, 2012.

Zonta Club of Traverse City
P.O. Box 1412
Traverse City, MI 49685
Attn: Melinda Downey

The Traverse City chapter of Zonta was chartered in 1956. Over the years Zonta has participated in many area service projects. Then club is growing and now boasts 76 members.

Zonta International, with world headquarters in Chicago, Ill, USA, is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. 



For more information, contact: Melinda Downey at melindadowney@charter.net or call 231-238-9822.

Download Forensic Science Scholarship Application

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