Biology is an intriguing and versatile major since people with biology degrees can go on to conduct tests in a lab, care for zoo animals, work in a hospital, or do field research just about anywhere!

With these exciting options, it’s no surprise that so many people choose to study biology. We put the top biology scholarships under our Scholarships360 microscope to find you the best opportunities and make your education more affordable.

Jump ahead to:

• Top Biology Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Biology Scholarships
• Scholarships that are closed, but will open soon

Check out these biology scholarships and apply for all that you qualify for!

Top Biology Scholarships in January 2021

$1,000 Fund Your Future No Essay Scholarship

• Eligibility: Full-time college juniors and seniors, or graduate students within 2 years of graduating studying any of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Data Science
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: July 31, 2021

$500 “Fight for Equality” Women in STEM Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to female high school students who have an interest in STEM fields
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: March 31, 2021

Lincoln Community Foundation Medical Research Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students pursuing an advanced degree in a medical-related field. Preference given to females, those pursuing careers as physicians or nurses, and those with financial need
• Amount: $2,500, renewable
• Deadline: March 15, 2021

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year program with a minimum 3.3 GPA pursuing a career in biomedical, behavioral, and/or social science health-related research. Must demonstrate substantial financial need. See site for more details
• Amount: Up to $20,000 per year
• Deadline: March 17, 2021

Gladys Carol Scholarship

• Eligibility: Incoming or current undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field with a current GPA of 3.75 or higher and a minimum SAT of 1290 or ACT of 28. Must be studying full-time
• Amount: Up to $5,000
• Deadline: March 31, 2021

Rosemarie STEM Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to high school and college students planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in any STEM-related field
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: March 31, 2021

The Heinlein Society Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Undergraduate students who identify as females and major in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: April 1, 2021

Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut Scholarship

• Eligibility: Connecticut residents entering their junior, senior, or graduate level at a college or university majoring in a field pertinent to the environment
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

American Association of Candy Technologists Scholarship

• Eligibility: College sophomores or above with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology, majoring in a food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area.
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, bio-chemistry or a related life science field with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Amount: $5,000 to $10,000
• Deadline: May 5, 2021

RTK Scholars Program

• Eligibility: High school senior / College freshman, sophomore or junior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is planning on majoring in biology, environmental studies, engineering, or environmental science
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: May 31, 2021

Novus Biologicals Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school graduates studying a science related field
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: June 16, 2021

R&D Systems Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students with a declared STEM major studying anywhere in the US, Canada, or Europe
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: June 16, 2021 for fall application, December 8, 2021 for spring application

HoshizakiIceMaker.com Supporting STEM Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled full-time with a declared science, technology, engineering, or mathematic major and a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

Boster Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students with a minimum 3.6 GPA who have been accepted into a research position in biology or medical-related lab. For high school applicants, alternative forms of proof of interest in biomedical research are acceptable
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who identify as female and who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate STEM programs may enter by submitting an essay. No US citizenship required
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: July 1, 2021

Creative Biolabs Scholarship

• Eligibility: Freshmen enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology and holding a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: TBD (opens in May)

Frequently Asked Questions

What classes should I take if I want to major in biology?

Every school has its own requirements for biology majors, so it is worth looking at your specific college’s website to learn about the requirements. Here is a sample class guide for biology majors at the University of Michigan, to give you some idea of the classes you might take as a biology major if you haven’t chosen a school yet!

What is the highest paying scholarship?

Biology scholarships for undergraduate study tend to range from about $1,000 to $5,000, but there are some more substantial biology scholarships for graduate study, such as this scholarship at MIT.

How do I succeed as a biology major?

To succeed as a biology major, you can make sure that you are taking your required courseload, take good notes in class, and make sure to apply for scholarships and grants to allow yourself to pursue labs and field studies in your field of interest!

What major does biology fall under?

Although this varies by school, biology is typically its own major, with several different concentrations of biology contained within the subject. It is considered one of the hard sciences.

Summary of Biology Scholarships

1. $1,000 Fund Your Future No Essay Scholarship
2. “Fight for Equality” Women in STEM Scholarship
3. Lincoln Community Foundation Medical Research Scholarships
4. National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
5. Gladys Carol Scholarship
6. Rosemarie STEM Scholarship
7. The Heinlein Society Scholarship Program
8. Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut Scholarship
9. American Association of Candy Technologists Scholarship
10. Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship Program
11. RTK Scholars Program
12. Novus Biologicals Scholarship
13. R&D Systems Scholarship
14. HoshizakiIceMaker.com Supporting STEM Scholarship
15. Boster Scholarship
16. ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
17. Creative Biolabs Scholarship

Scholarships that are closed, but will open soon

Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Advanced undergraduates or first or second year graduate students studying biology or a relevant field who are conducting coursework or research on invertebrates at a field station
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: February 4, 2021