Amount: $25,000
Deadline: December 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
This program provides scholarships and a summer research internship at Merck to outstanding African American undergraduate students pursuing careers in biomedical research.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.3+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be a full-time student at a four-year accredited institution
- Completing their junior year
- Participate in a summer research internship at a Merck facility
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research proposal
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letters
- Resume
- Personal statement
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline December 15. Finalists interviewed in March. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Demonstrate a strong interest in research. Your research proposal should be well-articulated and compelling. Secure strong recommendations from science faculty who know your research potential.