National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
This scholarship offers massive financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to a career in biomedical research. It serves as a prestigious award for U.S. students seeking to understand the brain and other biological sciences.
Award
Massive financial support
Deadline
March 31 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 31 – next cycle expected
Biomedical researchNeuroscience
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3.3
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Who is eligible
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year undergraduate program
- GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Certified 'Exceptional Financial Need'
What you'll need
- Personal statement detailing your research interest in neuroscience
- Certification of financial need from your university's financial aid office
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two from science faculty)
How to apply
- Visit the NIH UGSP portal and complete the online profile.
- Submit a personal statement detailing your research interest in neuroscience.
- Provide a certification of financial need from your university's financial aid office.
- Secure three letters of recommendation (at least two from science faculty).
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://logolife.org/post/top-10-neuroscience-scholarships-in-2026
- How this listing was added:
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Institutes of Health (NIH) before submitting.
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