Human Biology

Human biology is an interdisciplinary area of study that examines humans through the influences and interplay of many diverse fields such as genetics, evolution, physiology, anatomy, epidemiology, anthropology, ecology, nutrition, population genetics and sociocultural influences. It is closely related to biological anthropology and other biological fields tying in various aspects of human functionality.

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Scholarships for Human Biology Majors

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Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics

Dickinson College

$38,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics is available to incoming freshman students at Dickinson College who demonstrates superiority in the life sciences. Selected recipients will also receive $3,000 in total research support to be used any time during the scholar’s four years at Dickinson.

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Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics

Dickinson College

award

$38,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics is available to incoming freshman students at Dickinson College who demonstrates superiority in the life sciences. Selected recipients will also receive $3,000 in total research support to be used any time during the scholar’s four years at Dickinson.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Marie Curie Scholarship

College of Saint Mary

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Marie Curie Scholarship is available to female students at the College of Saint Mary. You must be pursing a BS in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or human biology to be eligible for this award. You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5, an ACT score of at least 23, and / or a strong demonstration of STEM preparedness through coursework,...

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Marie Curie Scholarship

College of Saint Mary

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Marie Curie Scholarship is available to female students at the College of Saint Mary. You must be pursing a BS in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or human biology to be eligible for this award. You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5, an ACT score of at least 23, and / or a strong demonstration of STEM preparedness through coursework,...

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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

$20,000 November 17, 2025 See Details

Description

The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

award

$20,000

deadline

November 17, 2025
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Description

The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

$12,500 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Lehigh University

award

$12,500

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University.

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 September 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

award

$10,000

deadline

September 01, 2025
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Description

The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

$5,500 September 22, 2025 See Details

Description

The UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Boone County, Kentucky; Campbell County, Kentucky; Kenton County, Kentucky; Brown County, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Clermont County, Ohio;...

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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

award

$5,500

deadline

September 22, 2025
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Description

The UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Boone County, Kentucky; Campbell County, Kentucky; Kenton County, Kentucky; Brown County, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Clermont County, Ohio;...

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Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship Program

UNCF, Inc

Up to $5,400 October 14, 2025 See Details

Description

The Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the life sciences (biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, plant biology, entomology, or microbiology.) You must of African American,...

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Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship Program

UNCF, Inc

award

Up to $5,400

deadline

October 14, 2025
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Description

The Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the life sciences (biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, plant biology, entomology, or microbiology.) You must of African American,...

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