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Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026

Awarded by National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · Up to USD 20,000 p.a. for educational expenses + living expenses

Eligible Courses

Biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens and permanent residents of USA (participants from disadvantaged community)

Can Be Taken At

Any accredited undergraduate institutions in USA

Provider

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Last Verified On

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Overview

The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program is open to students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to careers in behavioral, biomedical, and social science health-related research.

Eligibility for National Institutes of Health's Undergraduate Scholarship :

  • Applicants must either be citizens or permanent residents of the USA.
  • Applicants must enroll in an accredited UG institution in the USA as a full-time student.
  • Applicants must be from disadvantaged community (disabled, minor community etc.).
  • Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or greater or rank within the top five percent of the class.
  • Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need certified by the undergraduate institution’s financial aid office.
  • Scholarship recipients must fulfill the following commitments:
    • A 10 week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following the year of scholarship support
    • One year of full-time work at the NIH post-graduation; (this service obligation may be deferred until completion of an advanced degree program).

Application Process :

  • All eligible candidates must first complete the NIH Application Center profile.
  • They must then indicate the interest in UGS in the application.
  • The candidates must clear the eligibility test and submit the following documents:
    • Coursework
    • CV/Resume
    • Personal Statement
    • EFN certification from Financial Aid Office
    • Three references

Value of the Scholarship :

  • The successful candidates are awarded a scholarship of up to USD 20,000 per year.
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2

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3

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at National Institutes of Health (NIH). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 is Expired.
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 is offered for Biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 is open for: Open to citizens and permanent residents of USA (participants from disadvantaged community).
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 is offered by National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program at NIH 2026 covers Full Funding, Up to USD 20,000 p.a. for educational expenses + living expenses.