Program Description
The Program provides service-conditioned scholarships to
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to pursue undergraduate
education at accredited institutions. Individuals must pursue a course of
study which prepares them for professions needed by the National Institutes
of Health (NIH). Maximum scholarship per academic year is $20,000.
Scholarship funds may only be used for tuition/educational and living
expenses incurred while attending school. Each recipient must agree by
written contract to serve as an NIH employee full-time for not less than 10
consecutive weeks of each year during which the individual is receiving a
scholarship. In addition, no later than 60 days after obtaining the
educational degree, each recipient must begin serving as a full-time NIH
employee for one year for each year of NIH scholarship support (a deferment
of the service obligation may be obtained if appropriate).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US
national, citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing a bachelor's degree
and has a current grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To qualify you must
also have an annual household income before taxes of less than $17,180 if
one person lives in the household; less than $23,220 if two people live in
the household; less than $29,260 if three people live in the household; less
than $35,300 if four people live in the household; less than $41,340 if five
people live in the household; less than $47,380 if six people live in the
household; less than $53,420 if seven people live in the household; or less
than $59,460 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
You may also contact the program office directly:
Alfred Johnson, Ph.D
2 Center Drive, Room 2E30
Bethesda MD 20892-0230
301-402-6425
johnsoa1@od.nih.gov