| Name | The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health |
| Website | http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/default.htm |
| JHU Deadline | N/A |
| Official Deadline | February 28 |
| Requirements | U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, national
of the U.S. Undergraduate status for year of scholarship (no seniors) Disadvantaged background Minimum 3.5 GPA or top 5% of class |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Financing | NIH scholarships will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses. |
| Location | Any accredited undergraduate institution in the United States. |
| Field(s) of study | N/A |
| Description | The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The program seeks to promote careers in research, especially careers in biomedical research at NIH by supporting up to four years of undergraduate study. This exceptional and well-managed program also offers summer internships, with all expenses covered. Scholars must work at NIH for the same period they received a scholarship, but that service can take place at any time. |
| How to Apply | 1. Meet with Dean Bader - December 2. Proposal Meeting - January 3. Proposal Draft - February 7 4. Official Deadline - February 28 |
| Application | Click here for application information. |
The information on this page is subject to change. Check the official scholarship website for information & deadlines.