The educational committee of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) provides undergraduate and graduate awards to women enrolled in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) program, who are American citizens attending school in the U.S and intend on having a career that includes teaching or research. The organization gives approximately 25 awards a year that total between $15,000 to $20,000 as of May 2010. Students must be applying for the first time to be eligible.
Association for Women in Science
1442 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-372-4380
awis.org
Sponsored by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship is designed for African-American students who are enrolled full-time as juniors majoring in a physical or life science. Applicants must maintain a GPA of between 3.3 to 4.0 and be U.S. citizens. Also, to be eligible for this scholarship, awardees must commit to two summer internships at a Merck research facility. Scholarships of up to $35,000 as of May 2010 are awarded and applications can be filled out on the UNCF website.
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
800-331-2244
uncf.org
The CampusRXBio Scholarship Program is designated for students pursuing technical or non-technical careers in pharmacy, biotechnology and life sciences. Students must attend a registered school on the list of 13, which are within the states of California, Maine, Georgia, Maryland, Washington, New Jersey and New Mexico. However, students have the ability to register their schools on the CampusRXBio website. Applicants can apply online and must submit an essay about the use of technology that will be published on the website's blog. This award is in the amount of $2,500 and, as of 2010, applications are due by Dec. 1.
CampusRXBio.com
2464 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-661-2613
campusrxbio.com
The Kathleen S Anderson Award for Promising Biologists is provided for those pursing careers in biology that submit proposed projects in the behavioral and ecological study of birds. As it is not designated specifically for students, anyone beginning a career in biology (generally a biology college student or graduate) can apply. Proposals are due by Dec. 1 annually and include two copies in standard 12-point font as well as a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Another requirement is that two letters of recommendation be sent by two people who are familiar with the applicant's job abilities. The award is for $1,000, either for an individual or split among two people.
Kathleen S Anderson Award
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
P.O. Box 1770
Manomet, MA 02345
508-224-6521
shorebirdworld.org