Grants for Biomedical Science Students

The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• One option for biomedical students looking for a little financial support would certainly be the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Geared toward students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the scholarship recognizes the efforts of undergraduates committed to pursuing a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science. Students selected for the program are granted $20,000 a year in scholarship support, paid research training at the National Institutes of Health, and employment after graduation with the organization. To be eligible, students must be from financially disadvantaged circumstances and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Students must submit an application packet, including recommendations and an applicant survey, to be considered.

  Undergraduate Scholarship Program
  National Institutes of Health
  2 Center Drive, Room 2E24, MSC 0230
  Bethesda, MD 20892-0230
  (888) 352-3001
  ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students

• Another option for students looking for financial support in their educational pursuits would be the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students. The program provides a full year of research training at an American or international institution for winning students. Typically, the institute provides grant money through specific competitions to students who meet the criteria and requirements. Therefore, unsolicited grant applications are typically not accepted or approved. To be considered, students must submit a research plan, letters of recommendation, transcripts, MCAT, DAT, or GRE scores and other such materials.

  Graduate and Medical Education Programs
  Office of Grants and Special Programs
  Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  1 Cloister Court, Building 60, Room 254
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  (800) 424-9924
  www.hhmi.org/grants/office/graduate/

The Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Project

• Another resource available to students is the Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Project. Funded by NASA, the program recognizes predominantly minority students who are studying science, technology, engineering, and math. Winners are given up to a $10,000 scholarship and will be provided with year-round tutoring, lectures, and mentors. In order to apply, students must submit an application, transcript, letter of recommendation, personal essay, a resume, and proof of U.S. citizenship.

  Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology
  NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
  21000 Brookpark Road, M.S. 500-107
  Cleveland, OH 44135
  (800) 644-4223
  www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html