RARE Scholars Program Scholarship

U.S. or international students with a diagnosed rare genetic disease who are high school seniors, graduates, or current post-secondary or vocational students may apply for the RARE Scholars Program from BioMarin Pharmaceuticals. Eligible conditions include achondroplasia, Batten disease, hemophilia A, mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), and phenylketonuria (PKU). A 3.0 minimum GPA is required.

Individual awards are up to $10,000. Students may re-apply in later years for additional support.

Submit transcripts, a personal statement, a recommendation, and physician verification of diagnosis. BioMarin employees and their children are not eligible.