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 the NIH during the summer
* Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation
The NIH UGSP will pay 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.
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
* U.S. citizen, national, or qualified noncitizen.
* Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution.
* 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.
* From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having exceptional financial need.
key dates for admission consideration in fall 2011-2012 academic year
* Mid-November 2010 - Online Application Opens
* February 28, 2011 - Application Deadline / Application Closes
* Summer 2011 - Interviews for Admission
* July-August 2011 - Award Notifications
Applications for admission will be accepted through our online form. Visit the Application Center to learn more about our application requirements.
For more details Log on to
https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp
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