Top biology scholarships for you

The Dr. Joseph L. and Norma A. DiLibero Endowed Scholarship supports full-time biology majors at Rhode Island College who have earned at least 60 credit hours. Preference is given to students actively engaged in research. Applicants must submit a scholarship application, along with two letters of recommendation - one from their academic advisor and another from a math or science professor of their choosing. Students involved in research are encouraged to upload their work. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information.

The Alate Award honors students currently enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) to promote interest in entomology and to stimulate interest in attending the ESA Annual Meeting. The applicant must be earning a degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) and studying specifically at least one insect in the field of entomology, or performing entomology-related research in a field such as biology, agricultural science, forestry, evolution, ecology, or environmental sciences. Nominations may be made by anyone. Self-nominations are allowed. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a mentor or supervisor that includes, if available, affirmation the candidate is eligible for the award, how this award will benefit the applicant, why this applicant should receive this award, contributions and/or service to academia, and additional information they would like to communicate to the selection committee. Applicants must also submit a plan to present at the ESA Annual Meeting. They must submit either a 10-minute talk, poster, or infographic. Submissions will require title, subtopic, authors, and abstract. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.

The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is a competitive scholarship that awards $2,000 annually for an undergraduate student and $3,000 annually to a graduate student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife or marine science at a Louisiana Public College or University. The cumulative maximum award is $12,000 for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in a Louisiana Public College or University majoring in forestry, wildlife or marine science with the intent of obtaining a degree in that field. Undergraduate students must have earned at least 60 hours of college credit and have at least a 2.50 cumulative college GPA. Graduate students must have at least a 3.00 cumulative college GPA on all credits earned in graduate school. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The ProCare Health Heroes Scholarship is open to students aspiring to become a nurse, doctor, chiropractor, or other medical specialists. Applicants must be high school seniors in Texas who intend to major in a health-related field. A health-related field or major includes disciplines that prepare students for careers in healthcare, medical research, and health services. This encompasses medical and clinical fields such as Pre-Medicine, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Dentistry. It also includes allied health professions like Medical Laboratory Science, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedicine, Speech-Language Pathology, and Athletic Training. Additionally, majors in Public Health, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, and Epidemiology fall within this category, as well as fields in Biomedical and Health Sciences, including Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Neuroscience. Lastly, mental and behavioral health disciplines such as Psychology, Counseling, and health-focused Social Work are also considered health-related fields. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Clarence H. Campbell Endowed Lauren Donaldson Scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a major in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Oceanography, and/or Marine Biology. Previous recipients may reapply. Award decisions will be based on academic merit and financial need. The scholarship deadline for incoming transfer students is July 20. The application for current students is currently closed. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Shape Plus Scholarship may be awarded to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has shown exceptional achievement, active participation, and leadership in school and work activities, with an interest in pursuing a career in health and fitness. The program will begin accepting scholarship applications on August 1, 2024, and will continue until either 1,000 applications are received or August 1, 2025, whichever comes first. To be considered, your application must be one of the first 1,000 submitted by the deadline. Applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-motivation through notable achievements, active participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience. Applicants must also demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in at least one of the following majors or another health-related major: Health Policy, Health Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Athletic Training, Personal Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Health and Physical Fitness, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Sports and Recreation Management, Nursing, Dentistry. Students should gather the following information needed for the application process: current high school or university cumulative GPA; details of outstanding achievement in school; list of involvement in school and community activities; and list of work experience. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship is a college scholarship awarded to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the health and fitness-related fields. The 2026 program will accept scholarship applications from August 1st 2025, until 1,000 scholarship applications are submitted or August 1st, 2026, whichever comes first. Applicants must be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico. They must be planning to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must also demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience. They must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in the following majors: Athletic Training, Health Policy, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health-related major. Primary consideration will be given to the applicant's outstanding non-academic and academic achievements and the answers to the essay questions on the online scholarship application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

As a leading custom service provider specializing in the field of antibody production and engineering, Creative Biolabs is always happy to support young and ambitious talents in our field. In an effort to further support their research and higher education in the medical and science-related fields, Creative Biolabs is proud to announce the 2025 Scholarship Program, which will be awarded to an outstanding college student. The scholarship is open on a global basis. Students must be enrolled as a major in a science-related field such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology. They must earn a cumulative average grade of a B (3.0 GPA). Applicants must submit a recommendation letter, either from a teacher, school counselor, or community leader. Applicants must also submit an essay or a PowerPoint presentation. The Creative Biolabs Selection Committee will review each application fairly and carefully in accordance with the following criteria: academic ability, leadership, and social concerns. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The purpose of the AHMP Chicago Environmental Scholarship is to support students who are investing their future in the protection of the environment. Only students at northern Illinois institutions such as DePaul University Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, North Central College, Northern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago or Northwestern University are eligible to apply for the AHMP Chicago Environmental Scholarship. Applications from other institutions (SE WI or NW IN) may be considered as long as eligibility requirements are met. Applicants must be pursuing an environmental-related degree or certificate program, including but not limited to: Hazardous materials technologies; Environmental engineering; Civil engineering with an environmental emphasis; Physical/natural sciences with an environmental emphasis, i.e., chemistry, geology, biology, etc.; Energy conservation or management; The Emergency Management & Continuity Planning Program or Disaster Management Certificate Program at University of Illinois at Chicago. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.