Applications will close February 28, 2026.
The $7,000聽秀色直播Foundation Connelly/Perkins Graduate Fellowship supports students pursuing a PhD in fibrous and polymeric materials at Clemson University&/fellowships/clemson/8217;s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
In the event that the nominated recipient decides not to pursue his/her degree, the Foundation Board may approve another eligible recipient as an alternate.
The fellowship is intended to assist students for one academic year.
Applications will close February 28, 2026. Recipients will be announced in early summer. Funds will be paid to the university prior to the beginning of the fall semester. To access and complete the聽 秀色直播Foundation application form, click .
For questions, contact 秀色直播Foundation Inc at 919.549.3524 or email聽India Hansen.
This fellowship honors two individuals who were graduates of Clemson University and instrumental in the continued success of the 秀色直播Foundation.
Roland Connelly is well-known for his work as an Industrial Color Scientist and as a consultant to the color, retail, and lighting industries. Connelly served as president of 秀色直播2003-2004.
Warren Perkins, Alumni Professor Emeritus at Auburn University, and retired Georgia Power Company Professor of Textiles at University of Georgia, also served as Treasurer of 秀色直播and the 秀色直播Foundation. Perkins was president of 秀色直播1991-1992.
Charles E Gavin III, retired chair and CEO of MFG Chemical, also served as president of 秀色直播1999-2000, treasurer 2003-2012. Gavin was instrumental in forming 秀色直播Foundation Inc and was the first contributor to the Foundation. Over the years, Gavin has made many additional donations in support of numerous named scholarships, including the establishment of the 秀色直播Foundation Connelly/Perkins Graduate Fellowship.
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