A four-year degree in physics, biology, microbiology, chemistry, medical technology, or genetics, is required in order to obtain an entry-level job in forensic science. Taking classes in law and communication can also be helpful.
Merit scholarships are typically awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or artistic merit, in addition to special interests. Some merit scholarships also consider financial need, but rewarding talent is the primary objective.In most cases the scholarship sponsor has a set of criteria they use to select the winners from among the qualified applicants. Sponsors can have a variety of goals in offering a scholarship.ome merit scholarships also consider financial need, but rewarding talent is the primary objective. In most cases the scholarship sponsor has a set of criteria they use to select the winners from among the qualified applicants. Sponsors can have a variety of goals in offering a scholarship.
Penn State Scholarship Facts. 1  Penn State does not offer standard merit awards for students who fit particular profiles. 2  Both Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents receive equal consideration for scholarships. 3  Penn State scholarships comprise 9% of the available funding for undergraduate students. Approximately 6,700 first-year students receive a University scholarship (all campuses). 35% of first-year scholarship recipients are at University Park; the remaining 65% at Penn State campuses. Typical Penn State scholarships are between $1,500 to $3,000 per academic year. Approximately 15% of first-year students receive private scholarship support.