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Are there Biology Scholarships for College Students?

If you are a biology major, there are a wide variety of scholarships to apply for. Biology and other science scholarships offset the cost of earning a college degree. They are available from national and local providers as well as colleges.

One option you have is to look for science scholarships reserved for STEM majors. These are for science, technology, engineering or math fields.

Another way is to tap the resources for your own discipline. That way, you may find scholarships for the field of study you want to pursue. For instance, horticulture, water resources, animal or marine biology.

Still other scholarships are for minority students and/or women studying science. For example, the Women in STEM Scholarship is granted by MPower Financing. These awards focus on women who will use their STEM degree to benefit society.

Also, a similar award is the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship program. It is an annual scholarship program from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

In addition, there are biology scholarships for female and minority students. Students must be pursuing a graduate level degree. Areas include oceanography, marine biology, biological science, natural resource management, or maritime archaeology.

Since there are many providers, criteria to qualify for a biology scholarship varies. Often, the provider wants to specifically see a certain GPA range and financial need. But things such as a list of your honors, awards and leadership skills may also be important.

Why Scholarships for Biology Are Important to Help Pay for College?

Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms. Since it is a diverse field of study, it encompasses a wide range of sub areas including:

• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Sciences
• Marine Biology and Oceanography
• Zoology and Animal Biology
• Pharmacology
• Human Genetics
• Environmental Biology
• Neurobiology

With so much room to explore one’s interests, biology is one of the most popular college majors. About 1,895,000 people earned bachelor’s degrees in recent years. Of them, 110,000 were in biological and biomedical sciences.

Earning a bachelor’s degree in biology may help you land an entry level role in a few areas. For example, microbiologists, natural science managers and environmental scientists are careers to pursue. Overall it all depends on your career goals.

People in these fields perform research and/or innovate. While some work to find greener sources of energy. Biologists also create new vaccines or work in labs to identify causes of diseases.

In order to afford a biology degree, you should consider applying for a scholarship. According to the NCES, the average total cost of four year public college is $13,900. If you plan to study at a private nonprofit, the average total cost is $27,200 and $23,800 at private for profit schools. So scholarships may help make college more affordable and is a great type of financial aid.

List of Biology Scholarships

Check out our list of biology scholarships below. We have 13 awards worth $11K.

Boster Scholarship

Boster is proud to provide an annual scholarship to students pursuing or continuing a 4-year academic program related to Biology Technology. The Bosterbio Scholarships for Young Scientists Of Excellence will provide $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school or college students to aid their scientific research in college.

Total: $2000

Awards: 2

Deadline: December 31

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Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship

The Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship is available for Master’s and Ph.D. level students that work and/or research in an area consistent with the Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund’s mission to support field research projects that further knowledge of sea turtle behavior and habitat use in the marine environment. Learn more and apply today!

Total: $2500

Awards: 1

Deadline: January 15

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The EEF 5-D scholarshp

The program offers US$1,500 to each winners who would agree to provide a brief report 6 months after receiving the scholarship and a final report (2-3 sentence summary) that will published on this website. We prioritize to support the high school students and trainees in biomedicine with the following 5 characteristics: – Dare to challenge status quo – Devoted to public service – Deliver outcomes – Driven to excel – Diverse background The program is open to application in the fall of each year unless otherwise noted. Please visit the Apply page to submit your application before Nov. 20 of this year. The advisory committee would review and select winners and is composed of well-regarded scientists and professionals. All candidates would be de-identified during the review process for objective assessments. The winners/5D scholars of 2021 were announced on Dec. 20, 2021 and include 3 scholars and 2 runners-up. The program is not limited to seniors students, nor limited to the endorsed students. However, we will de-identify all candidates during review process. This pilot program is currently open to selected high schools so that we collect feedback and improve it.

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline: November 20

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National Military Fish and Wildlife Association

?The National Military Fish and Wildlife Association has established a scholarship program to assist in financing higher education for students studying natural resources management. We are proud to announce our seventh annual scholarship award for 2022. The Association intends to award a minimum of two scholarships annually, each in the minimum amount of $500.00. Our goal is to provide financial aid to students pursuing degrees in wildlife and fisheries biology, botany, ecology, range conservation, forestry, and/or wildlife law enforcement. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

Total: $1000

Awards: 2

Deadline: June 30

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NAWT William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship

The mission of the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) is to unify the voice of the sanitary liquid waste management industry, while increasing its professionalism and public image through education of industry members and the public, and the development and national representation of individual, state, and regional chapters, allowing our industry to exchange ideas and concerns for the betterment of our members, the environment, and the general public. Throughout their generosity, NAWT offers scholarships.

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline: January 15

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Marie Curie Scholarship

With the support of the National Science Foundation, College of Saint Mary offers a unique and competitive program for academically talented students who excel in STEM. Our Marie Curie Scholarship provides significant financial support and resources for young women who want to major in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Human Biology (non-Pre-PA majors). You could receive up to $20,000 toward your College of Saint Mary education each year while you live on campus and continue to meet program requirements. That is up to $80,000 for a four year degree! Marie Curie Scholars receive academic support from tutors, gain research opportunities, enjoy a community of bright, science and math minded women, and participate in seminars and student clubs.

Total: $80000

Awards: 1

Deadline: January 23

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