UNCF / Merck
UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
This scholarship helps African American undergraduate students who are interested in science to further their education and potentially pursue science and engineering careers. It provides tuition support and opportunities for research experience at a Merck facility.
Award
Up to $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Rolling
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Who is eligible
- Must be African American (Black)
- Enrolled full-time in any four-year college or university in the United States
- Must be a junior who will be a B.S. or B.A. degree candidate in the academic year
- Must be a life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering major (applicants majoring in physical sciences must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the academic year; first professional majors like Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S. are ineligible)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Committed to and eligible for a 10-12 week summer internship at a Merck facility
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
What you'll need
- Summer internship participation
How to apply
- Apply online through the official UNCF Merck Science Initiative portal at http://umsi.uncf.org/sif
Sources & verification
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- http://umsi.uncf.org/sif
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