National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Summary: For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research.

Eligibility: Must commit to working at NIH during the summer and as a full-time employee after graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or qualified noncitizen with exceptional financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or in the top 5 percent of the class). Must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: Up to $20,000 per year, renewable
for four years

How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

Address:
NIH, Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24 MSC 0230
Bethesda, MD 20892-0230

Phone: 888-352-3001

URL: www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00