NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28

Scholarship · National Institutes of Health, Office of Intramural Training & Education

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28. Up to $20,000. Deadline: March 31, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
National Institutes of Health, Office of Intramural Training & Education
Official link
https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/ (training.nih.gov)
Amount
Up to $20,000. Up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational and reasonable living expenses, renewable for up to two more years; each year of support carries a paid NIH service obligation (a 10-week summer internship and one year of full-time NIH work after graduation) (official UGSP page).
Status
Opening Soon. Applications open Jan 5, 2027 on the official page; the deadline on file is March 31, 2027.
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Who can apply
Minimum GPA on file: 3.3
Last checked
October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-29

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29

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Eligibility on file

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduates at an accredited four-year college or university, committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral or social science research, with a GPA of 3.3 or greater (or top five percent of the class) and exceptional financial need certified by the institution's financial aid office. High school seniors are not eligible. The UGSP application opens on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 9 am ET and closes on Wednesday, March 31, 2027 at 12 noon ET. Source: https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/ (checked 2026-10-29).

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Questions

Who sponsors NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28?

National Institutes of Health, Office of Intramural Training & Education. Official page: https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/

What is the amount for NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28?

Up to $20,000. Up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational and reasonable living expenses, renewable for up to two more years; each year of support carries a paid NIH service obligation (a 10-week summer internship and one year of full-time NIH work after graduation) (official UGSP page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28?

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduates at an accredited four-year college or university, committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral or social science research, with a GPA of 3.3 or greater (or top five percent of the class) and exceptional financial need certified by the institution's financial aid office. High school seniors are not eligible. The UGSP application opens on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 9 am ET and closes on Wedne…

What is the status of NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) 2027-28?

Opening Soon. Applications open Jan 5, 2027 on the official page; the deadline on file is March 31, 2027.

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