Major Fellowships
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarships
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, research training at the NIH during the summer, and a commitment to employment and training at the NIH after graduation. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year and are renewable for up to 4 years. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible. Minimum 3.3 GPA. Awards are made on a rolling basis, so students should apply as soon as possible once the application opens.
Fellowship Advisor
Celia Crifasi, Assistant Director, Office of Major Fellowships
Website
Visit The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarships Website
Application Open Date
January
Application Close Date
Late March
Draft Review Deadline
Early March
Academic Areas
Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences / Sciences /
Areas of Interest
Public Service / Underrepresented Populations / STEM /
When To Apply
Sophomore / Junior / Senior
