Scholarship Undergraduate

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

National Institutes of Health

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Avg. Amount Awarded
277
Days
March 26 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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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.

Amount Details

$20,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Coursework
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
For more info, please visit our site
Contact Darryl Murray
PhD Director, UGSP
darryl.murray@nih.gov
Tel: 301-594-2222 Address 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892