Goes By: NIH Undergraduate
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
NIH Undergraduate Electronic Deadline
Friday, March 31, 2023
11:59 p.m. ET
NIH Undergraduate Recommendation deadline
Monday, April 3, 2023
Offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having "exceptional financial need" (EFN), as defined by the Federal Government.
Recipients have 2 service requirements with the NIH - one 10-week summer internship with the NIH, and one year of employment with an NIH laboratory for each year of scholarship funding.
Up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.3 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: December 15, 2022