Biology scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 09, 2025

Apply below to the best Biology scholarships for February 2025.

oSTEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The oSTEM scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ students in STEM fields attending college or university.

Deadline:

June 16, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship Program

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Juniors

The UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American female juniors in STEM fields with a 2.75 GPA.

Deadline:

August 12, 2025

Get Up To $5,500

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program

Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Brown County • Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Dearborn County • Franklin County • Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship offers $5,500 for eligible students in select counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Deadline:

September 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship

Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 for African American first-year students pursuing STEM degrees with a 2.90 GPA.

Deadline:

September 4, 2025

Get Up To $2,656

Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors

The Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship awards up to $2,656 to African American/Black college juniors/seniors in STEM fields.

Deadline:

September 16, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

GeneTex Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The GeneTex Scholarship offers $2,000 to STEM majors. Open to international students. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment.

Deadline:

December 6, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship

Biology • Agricultural Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in agricultural engineering with a GPA of 2.5+.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Telluride Foundation Scholarships

Telluride • Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen

Telluride Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for STEM and rural first-gen students. High local win chance!

Deadline:

March 17, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship

STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • High school • Freshmen

CodeWizardsHQ offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors and college freshmen with a 3.5 GPA, prioritizing STEM applicants.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Biology • Chemistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for college students in confectionery technology. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

NextEra Energy Foundation (NEEF) Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Architecture • Conservation • Energy • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NEEF Scholarship offers $5,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in environmental, energy, or STEM fields with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Out to Innovate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ STEM students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and essay submission.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Florida Stormwater Association Scholarship Award

Florida • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Biology • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

The Florida Stormwater Association offers a $2,000 scholarship for graduate students in stormwater-related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

August 23, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship offers $1,000 for women and minority students in STEM. Apply if you're a qualifying student!

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NAWT William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship

Environmental Science • Biology • Agricultural Science • Civil Engineering • Agriculture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The NAWT William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students in wastewater-related fields. Must have completed one year.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards

Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards offer up to $5,000 for students in sciences or engineering with a focus on space research.

Deadline:

August 7, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Freshmen

The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees with a 3.5 GPA.

Deadline:

October 3, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

The Science Ambassador Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

The Science Ambassador Scholarship offers $20,000 for women and non-binary STEM students. Submit a 3-minute educational video.

Deadline:

December 16, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Changing the World Scholarship

Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Biology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Changing the World Scholarship awards $1,000 to STEM undergraduates with a household income under $75,000. Essay required.

Deadline:

July 8, 2025

Get Up To $250,000

Hertz Fellowship

Physics • Biology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Hertz Fellowship offers up to $250,000 for PhD candidates in sciences and engineering. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Boster Scholarship

Biology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Boster Scholarship awards $1,000 to students pursuing Biology or Biotechnology with a 3.60 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Biology • Mathematics • Science • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Lakselaget Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for female students connected to Minnesota or Norway with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

EPOC Environmental Scholarship

Connecticut • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Agricultural Science • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

EPOC Environmental Scholarship for Connecticut residents in environmental majors. Award: $250+. Requires essay & recommendation letters.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship

Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.

Deadline:

September 5, 2025

FAQ

In your personal statement for Biology scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, passion for biology, and any relevant experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the field.

Yes, many Biology scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. It's important to check the specific requirements of each scholarship.

Common documents required for Biology scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume or portfolio.

To increase your chances of winning a Biology scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, crafting a compelling personal statement, and gathering strong letters of recommendation.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Biology scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.

While many Biology scholarships may prefer or require a high GPA, there are also scholarships available for students with varying academic records. It's best to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Eligibility criteria for Biology scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.

Yes, many Biology scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find Biology scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.

Biology scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing studies in the field of biology. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Biology scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for textbooks, supplies, and other educational expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship for specific coverage.