Biology Scholarships

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• Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship

  $250,000

  Due November 06, 2026

  Each year, nearly 1,900 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors. All Regeneron STS entrants must follow the official rules of entry, which outline eligibility requirements, ethics statements, and rules for scientific research.

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• Ripon College Knop Science Scholars Program

  $201,600

  Due Varies

  The Knop Science Scholarship is a prestigious four-year, full-tuition scholarship based on tuition figures for the year to which the award money will be applied. The Ripon College Knop Science Scholars Board convenes each year at the beginning of the second semester. The mission of the board is to identify high-achieving students who show the potential to contribute greatly to the science and mathematics departments at Ripon College as well as those who will benefit the most from special scholarly opportunities.

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• Knowles Teaching Fellows Program

  $150,000

  Due January 06, 2027

  We understand that teaching is a critically important, complex and intellectually challenging endeavor. We also recognize that learning to teach well requires time, sustained effort, and ongoing support and development throughout a teacher’s career. To assist with that development, the Knowles Teaching Fellows Program is divided into two phases, with each phase building on the next. Two key leadership development threads run through all five years of the program: practitioner inquiry and community-building.

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• Abdul Waheed Scholarship in Biochemistry

  $140,000

  Due Varies

  The Abdul Waheed Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship for Ph.D. students within the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at Saint Louis University. The Scholarship is available to one Ph.D. graduate student and one M.D./Ph.D. student per year who plan to join the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program. The scholarship includes a $35,000 yearly stipend, tuition, and health insurance and covers 3 years for Ph.D. Core students and 1 year for M.D./Ph.D. students. The awardee may start between June 1 and the first day of classes in August.

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• Davidson Fellows Scholarship

  $100,000

  Due February 11, 2027

  The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is awarded to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or younger, who have completed a significant project or body of work. With increased award amounts for this year, scholarships of $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000 are available to recognize outstanding accomplishments in various fields.

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• College of Saint Mary Marie Curie Scholarship

  $80,000

  Due Varies

  With the support of the National Science Foundation, College of Saint Mary offers a unique and competitive program for academically talented students who excel in STEM. Our Marie Curie Scholarship provides significant financial support and resources for young women who want to major in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Human Biology (non-Pre-PA majors).

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• University of Michigan Bell Scholarship

  $80,000

  Due March 01, 2027

  Bell Scholarships are merit-based scholarships intended to enhance recruitment efforts for academically talented students in designated geographic areas pursuing undergraduate science-related degrees in the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

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• NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

  $60,000

  Due March 31, 2027

  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive, prestigious scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.

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• EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program

  $45,000

  Due January 31, 2027

  The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission.

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• Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship

  $42,000

  Due February 16, 2027

  The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of every action and every decision. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world.

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