Top 66 Biology Scholarships in September 2023

The tech industry is in dire need of more women. The Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship aims to change that by supporting the next generation of female leaders. This scholarship is open to women of any educational level and field of study who plan to use technology to make a positive impact on the world. While STEM and entrepreneurial experience is a plus, all women with a passion for tech are encouraged to apply. Join Calvin Rosser, who sponsors the scholarship, in elevating women in technology and driving innovation forward.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists.

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards full tuition to one female high school senior or undergraduate student who submits a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they're passionate about. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a current college student interested in pursuing a research career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship! The scholarship is open to nominated applicants who are college sophomores or juniors studying and conducting research in a STEM field. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarships to STEM students across the country to help ensure that the U.S. is producing enough "highly-qualified professionals" in these critical fields. This particular scholarship serves as a memorial for Barry Goldwater, a former air force officer and senator for 30 years. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $7,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. If you are a STEM major passionate about a future research career, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from the first Tuesday in September to the last Friday in January, every year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program is funded by Creative Biolabs, a preclinical drug discovery company dedicated to helping global researchers invent the solutions that will create a brighter future for people worldwide. Each year, the Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program awards $1,000 to one (1) postsecondary student majoring in biology, chemistry, or a related field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you an aspiring STEM teacher with a degree in a science or mathematics field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Knowles Teaching Fellowship! The fellowship is open to current and incoming high school STEM teachers who (1) have the capacity and determination to commit to teaching as their primary career, (2) have earned a degree in a major related to the mathematics or science discipline they intend to teach within the past nine years, (3) have earned or will earn a valid state teaching credential/certificate/license that enables them to teach mathematics or science in grades 9–12 in the United States, and (4) are entering their first, second, or third year as teacher-of-record during the upcoming academic year. Each year, the fellowship awards $30,000 to multiple recipients each year, which can be renewed to earn up to a total of $150,000 over a five-year period. If you are an aspiring STEM teacher looking for help funding your degree, we encourage you to apply!

The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship is for recently graduated (in the most recent, completed academic year) high school seniors who belong to an underrepresented group and have a demonstrated desire to major in or pursue a degree in STEM or a related field. To find out if your major is eligible, please visit the NSHSS website for the list of eligible STEM disciplines. To apply, students must submit one to two educator recommendations, as well as a personal statement, transcript, and headshot. If you're an underrepresented student passionate about STEM or a related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The NSCA Challenge Scholarship is open to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Physical Therapy, anatomy, physiology, and more. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. If you're an NSCA member currently pursuing a degree in a strength- and-conditioning-related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.

The Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program was established in 1996 to provide supplemental awards to graduate students in support of their research in the fields of integrative and comparative biology. In addition, applicants must be active members of SICB.  Each year, awards worth between $850 and $1,000 each are awarded to approximately 25 to 35 students. All funds must be expended directly in support of the proposed investigation. Such expenses may include but are not limited to, costs of supplies, equipment, consumables, and gear necessary to conduct research, costs to cover gas to travel to local field sites, bench fees or equipment fees at field stations, or costs associated with being mobile after getting to a field site. If you're a SICB member and graduate student passionate about biological research, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Fellowship of Graduate Student Travel (FGST) provides student funds for travel and other expenses at distant research laboratories, museums, or field sites. The primary purpose is to help recipients travel to distant research sites to conduct fieldwork, learn specialized techniques, or to utilize unique equipment or collections. Applicants must be graduate students who are active members of any SICB (Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology) division. Each year, 3-4 awards worth up to $2,000 each are granted to eligible students. If you're a graduate student and SICB member looking for help funding a research project that requires traveling, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Hertz Fellowship is funded by The Hertz Foundation, an organization that advances groundbreaking applied science and engineering innovations to benefit the country and humanity as a whole. Each year, their Hertz Fellowship awards up to $250,000 to multiple college seniors and first-year graduate students planning to pursue a Ph.D. in the applied sciences, mathematics, or engineering. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Caroline tum Suden/Frances Hellebrandt Awards, since 2001, have provided funds for trainees to attend the APS (American Physiological Society) annual meeting. Candidates must be current APS members in good standing at the time of the application deadline and must also be the first author of an abstract submitted to APS for the Experimental Biology meeting. Applications are reviewed for Abstracts (hypothesis, technical approach, conclusion, significance to the field) and Letters (role in the research described in the abstract, statement of research goals). Each year, 50 students will be seleted to earn $500 to reimburse their registration fee for the meeting.

The Gwendolyn S. Cruzat MLA Scholarship recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and potential for success in health sciences librarianship. This prestigious award is presented annually at the MLA conference, where the recipient will also receive a one-year student membership in MLA and free inclusive student registration. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate library school or have completed no more than half of the academic requirements of their program by March. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career in health sciences librarianship!

Are you a current postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!  

Are you an international or DACA female student looking to earn a STEM degree abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship! The scholarship is open to international women who want to earn a STEM degree in the U.S. or Canada and are allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada. Thus, international women looking to study in the U.S. must have a Green Card, DACA status, or a valid visa. As for Canada, eligible applicants must be permanent residents or have a valid Canadian study permit. The scholarship is offered by MPOWER Financing, a public-benefit corporation based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to advocating for women in STEM. They look to reduce financial barriers to international education, and with this program, they hope to support women in obtaining their STEM degrees. Each year, the scholarship recipients receive up to $6,000 to help pay for their degrees. If you are a woman in STEM and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture is open to graduate students in biology, botany, ecology, horticulture, or a related field. Preference is given to students whose projects focus on a specific rare plant species native to the United States, with special consideration for the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States. Submission of a curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from a major advisor or equivalent are required. Items should be compiled in a single pdf document with items in the order listed on the scholarship's website.

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing horticulture and studies related to the environment. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!