United Negro College Fund (UNCF) / Merck
UNCF-Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to encourage African American undergraduate students to pursue biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and hands-on research experience. Recipients receive up to $25,000 in scholarship funding alongside two paid summer research internships mentored by Merck scientists.
Award
Up to $35,000
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
8 days left
Life sciencePhysical scienceBiomedical research
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3.3
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Who is eligible
- Must be African American
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the US
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- Must be a full-time Junior
- Must be a life or physical science major interested in biomedical research
- Must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the academic year prior to the award
- Must be committed to two 10-12 week summer internships at a Merck research facility
- A valid FAFSA Form must be on file in the financial aid office
What you'll need
- Nomination by candidate's undergraduate institution (Hamilton College or other eligible institution)
- Valid FAFSA Form on file in the financial aid office
How to apply
- Seek nomination from your college or university.
- Ensure a valid FAFSA Form is on file in your institution's financial aid office.
- Complete and submit the online application or paper application forms, along with all supporting materials, to the Director of the UNCF-Merck Science Initiatives by Mid-December.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://uncf.org/scholarships
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