Harvard University / Amgen Foundation
Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program
A 10-week summer undergraduate research program at Harvard University and affiliated laboratories. Scholars conduct hands-on, innovative biotechnology research under faculty mentorship, participate in pre-professional development sessions, and attend the Amgen Scholars North American Symposium.
Award
Stipend, paid housing, dining plan, and travel allowance
Deadline
February 1 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due February 1 – next cycle expected
Your scholarship score ?/100 | HBCUscholarships.net
- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3.2
See how well this award fits your profile, how much competition to expect, and how much work the application takes.
Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Must have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biotechnology or related biomedical sciences fields
What you'll need
- Essay 1. Research Interest (375-750 words): "Describe the research area that is most interesting to you. How does your first-choice lab advance these interests and what might you learn from this lab? Why does this research matter to the field and to others beyond academia? Focus on your first-choice lab but include a paragraph at the end to discuss your second and third choices."
- Essay 2. Preparation (250-500 words): "Explain how your coursework has prepared you for this research experience... Describe the skills and knowledge you have developed in contexts outside of your coursework and how these insights may support your success in this research experience."
- Essay 3. Goals (250-500 words): "Describe your long-term and short-term professional and academic goals. How do you see your participation in the Harvard Amgen Scholars Program advancing these goals and your development as a scientist? ... Describe two learning goals you would like to work on through the program... Describe what success would look like..."
- Essay 4. Contribution to community (250-500 words): "Describe 2–3 actions you have taken to support peers’ learning and/or to foster community, and 2–3 actions you plan to take during this summer experience to do the same."
- Resume (maximum 2 pages, single-spaced, PDF format)
- Two letters of recommendation from science professors, academic advisors, or previous/current lab research mentors
- Current unencrypted transcript (including Fall grades)
- Selection of up to 3 potential Harvard laboratory hosts and 3 research areas
How to apply
- Investigate research areas and potential Harvard laboratory hosts (do not contact them directly).
- Write and format the four required essays according to the specified formatting instructions, then save as a single PDF.
- Prepare a resume of up to 2 pages in PDF format.
- Request two letters of recommendation from science professors, advisors, or lab mentors.
- Obtain your current unofficial academic transcript including Fall grades in PDF format.
- Submit all required components through the Harvard University Funding Portal by February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from uraf.harvard.edu
- Last checked:
Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Harvard University / Amgen Foundation before submitting.
Have a question about this scholarship?
Ask other HBCU students, scholarship winners, and counselors in the community.
Related scholarships
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Graduate Partnerships Program
$46,100–$59,300/year
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) and National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
SLAS & NOBCChE STEM Scholarship
$50,000
Department of War (DoW)
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program
Full tuition, annual stipend of $30,000 - $46,000, book and health allowance, and summer internships