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The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/4/2024
Closes: 4/17/2024

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) is available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who plan to have a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science health-related research. Applicants must also qualify for Exceptional Financial Need (EFN). In addition to up to 4 years of scholarship support, the recipient will receive paid research training at the NIH during 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
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.3 GPA or top 5% of class
  • College student attending a 4year institution located in the U.S.
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree as a fulltime student
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Committed to a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science healthrelated research
  • 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
    Minimum GPA
    3.3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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