Scholarships, Grants, Loans: Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds - (NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program UGSP)

Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds - (NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program UGSP) - #93.187

Program Objectives

To provide service-conditioned scholarships to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to pursue undergraduate education at accredited institutions. Individuals must pursue a course of academic study which prepares them for professions needed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH expects to facilitate interest of these individuals in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biobehavioral sciences at the NIH.

Funding (obligations)

(Federal Employment) FY 09 $280,000; FY 10 $400,000; FY 11 $440,000

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