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The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship

The National Institutes of Health
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/2/2026
Closes: 3/31/2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) is available to students who plan to have a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science health-related research. Undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need (EFN) are eligible to apply. The recipient will receive paid research training at the NIH during the summer, and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation.

Win up to
$20,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.30 GPA
  • Top 5% of class
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate student
  • Fulltime student
  • Attending school in the U.S.
  • Plan to have a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science related research
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Current Grade
    College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

    Next Steps