STEM Scholars in Biology
A five-year grant from The National Science Foundation's Scholarship Program in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
We are one of four partner institutions participating in the grant. Through the grant 麻豆精品 will provide up to 18 scholarships with as much as $10,000* per year to incoming first-year biology students.
Our goal is to increase the number of talented biology majors who go on to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a broad range of scientific endeavors.
*Average scholarship is approximately $6,000.
Application
Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Must have financial need
- Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
- Be enrolled as a full-time and first-year student
- Intend to enroll in Biology
Scholarship Benefits
- Students receive a high-quality laptop computer for use thought the program
- STEM-focused freshmen "CATALYST" program designed to enhance community building and facilitate student success
- Personalized faculty and peer mentoring program
- All inclusive travel to annual SSB Institute in Washington, DC with scholars from partner schools
- STEM opportunities, including faculty-student research/project-based learning as well as a seminar series by scientists
- Graduate school/career preparation
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