NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Program 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 offers scholarship support, paid research training at NIH during the summer, paid employment, and training at NIH after graduation.

Application Due Date
March 29, 2024

Eligibility
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
  • Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America
  • Must have an undergraduate university grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0-point scale or within the top 5 percent of the class
  • Must have an "Exceptional Financial Need" (EFN) as certified by your undergraduate institution financial aid office.

Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is not required to apply, but there is a vaccination recommendation to complete the required payback obligation if you are awarded the scholarship. Please do not submit your vaccination status with your application. NIH Office of Human Resources will request this information from you during the hiring process. For more information visit the Safer Federal Workforce website. 

Length
Awarded for one year, renewed up to four years

Award Benefits

The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the on-line application which includes:

  • A resumé
  • A list of your coursework and grades
  • Personal and Research statements
  • Information on your honors and awards
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • EFN certification form, submitted by your financial aid office

For more information about the application process, check out the FAQ page.
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March 2024