National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The program is sponsored by the NIH, one of the world's foremost centers for medical/health research and research training. 

For each full or partial scholarship year, recipients are committed to two NIH service obligations: a 10-week Summer Laboratory Experience after each year of scholarship support, and employment at the NIH after graduation, serving 1 year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship. 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 setting.

Application Materials

  • Transcript
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation

What they’re looking for

  • Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student
  • 3.3 (4.0 scale) GPA or higher or rank within top five percent of class
  • Demonstrate exceptional financial need (EFN), certified by financial aid office
  • Must be a biomedical, behavioral or social science related research
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Field(s) of Study
Social Sciences
Medicine
Application Deadline
March
Website
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Nomination Required
No
Citizen Status
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Resident