National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
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 offers:
* Scholarship support
* Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
* Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation
Scholarship Support
The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
* U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen. (See below for more information.)
* Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2006-2007 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution.
* From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having “exceptional financial need.” (See below for more information.)
* 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.
Approximate scholarship value: $300000
Link: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
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