Biological Sciences Scholarships for Undergraduates
A number of scholarship opportunities are available through the College of Biological Sciences and its constituent departments. Many of these scholarships are open to all students with majors in the Biological Sciences, although some are restricted to students with specific interests. Students with less that a 3.0 GPA generally are not selected for these awards.
The provided scholarship application must be submitted along with any other requested information.
Download scholarship application as a Word or PDF document.
Deadline to submit applications is January 29, 2010.
General Biological Sciences Scholarships
View scholarships available to any student majoring in the Biological Sciences.
Specific Biological Sciences Scholarships
For scholarships available to students of a specific discipline, click the appropriate name below.
Biochemistry
Entomology
Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology
Other Scholarships
In addition, there are outside agencies that sponsor scholarships for which our students may be qualified.
Examples:
- Study in Brazil
- This is an international exchange program based on an agreement between two American universities (Ohio State University and Rutgers University) and two Brazilian universities (Universidade de São Paulo and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul). Candidates for this program will be selected by a committee of faculty and staff from the College of Biological Sciences, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and the Office of International Affairs. Students will spend two weeks in São Paulo studying language and culture before moving on to the Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ) campus in Piracicaba or to the campus in Porto Alegre. The application deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2009.
- Goldwater Scholarship
- OSU may nominate only four students for this scholarship. Normally candidates for this award should be in their sophomore or junior years, have a 3.8 or better grade point average, be involved in undergraduate research or some similar activity, and be interested in a scientific research career. Students who are interested in being nominated should contact Associate Dean Caroline Breitenberger in the College Office (105 Biological Sciences Building) in early autumn quarter.
- Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program
- The Morris K. Udall foundation provides scholarships for students who have demonstrated an interest in the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public policy. OSU may nominate only a limited number of students for this award. Students who are interested in being nominated should contact Associate Dean Caroline Breitenberger in the College Office (105 Biological Sciences Building) in early autumn quarter.
- NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
- Ohio Environmental Science & Engineering Scholarship Program
- Applicants in the fourth or fifth year at a four year school will compete for $2,500 awards. Students at public and private colleges in Ohio are eligible.
- Student-Alumni Council Scholarships
- The Student-Alumni Council provides scholarships to students who exemplify a need for financial assistance so they can pursue their educational, leadership, and other goals without the need to work full time. The scholarship recipients will also be Ohio State students who we feel are engaged in the student experience at Ohio State and who demonstrate a sincere desire to stay connected as an undergraduate and an alumnus. Application and contact informaiton are available through the Student-Alumni Council.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid web site for details about other available OSU scholarships.
