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National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

$20,000
Award Amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligible Majors
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
Application Requirements

Letter of Recommendation

Eligibility
Level of Study

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Undergraduate

Degree Type

Bachelor

Enrollment Status

Not Specified

Financial Need

Required

Applicant Type

Undergraduate Student, Minority Student, LGBTQ+

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