APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 3rd of January, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The Ursinus Science Scholarships are awarded to highly-motivated domestic freshmen students with significant financial need who plan to major in Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, or Neuroscience. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to participate in programs that are designed to help them reach their fullest potential as Ursinus College students and graduates.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Be US Citizens or US Nationals or Aliens admitted as refuge of the immigration and nationality act under Section 207
ii. Be highly motivated and academically talented students
iii. Plan to major in Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, or Neurobiology.
iv. Show financial need using the criteria of the Ursinus College Office Student Financial Services.
Students who are first generation college students or from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Value of Scholarship:
Ursinus Science Scholarships provides the following benefits;
i. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $8,000 a year for up to four years in addition to other aid depending on their individual financial need.
ii. A recitation program that accompanies BIO101 (the introductory biology course taken by most students in their first year at Ursinus). The recitation program will give students a boost in skills for classroom success.
iii. One-on-one special academic advising.
iv. The opportunity to compete for a research opportunity in the summer of the junior year that include a stipend and research supply funds.
v. The opportunity to apply for travel funds to professional scientific meetings to present the findings of scientific research the student has done.
The academic progress of scholarship recipients will be evaluated yearly. To retain the scholarship, recipients must:
• Maintain an outstanding academic record
• Continue to major in Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology or Neurobiology
• Be a full-time student in good standing at Ursinus College
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
1. For top consideration, students should apply to the college Early Action by November 1 or Early Decision 1 by December 1 and complete the required supplemental application by January 3. Limited finalist spots are available for Regular Decision and Early Decision 2 students who apply to the college by January 1 and submit the supplemental application by January 3.
2. Complete the application by January 3, 2024. To apply students will login with the username and password sent to them upon application submission to Ursinus. Please check the email address associated with your application.
3. Interviews will be held on campus on in February 2024.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at Ursinus College Science Scholarship Page.