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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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The deadline for receipt of complete applications has been extended to March 15, 2010. |
Program
web site |
https://ugsp.nih.gov/application_center/applicatio
n_center.asp
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National Institutes of Health |
| Deadlines |
March 15, 2010 |
| Purpose |
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
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| Eligibility |
Basic eligibility requirements:
- U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen. (See below for more information.)
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2008-2009 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution.
- From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having "exceptional financial need." (See below for more information.)
- 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.
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Geographic
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Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
The scholarships pay for tuition and reasonable educational and living expenses up to $20,000 per
academic year. In return, recipients are obligated to serve as paid employees in NIH research laboratories
during the summer and after graduation. In addition to financial assistance, the scholarship program
offers invaluable training and mentoring, as well as practical experience in a state-of-the-art research
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Application
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After you have read all of the information sheets on the Program web site, click on "Application Forms" on the left to apply online or to download and print the application forms.
The deadline for receipt of complete applications has been extended to March 15, 2010. |
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For more information contact:
If you wish to receive a paper application packet, or if you have any questions after a thorough review of their Web site, please contact them at 888-352-3001, by fax at 301-480-3123, or by e-mail at ugsp@nih.gov. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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