The field of biology is diverse and, just like other STEM fields, is rapidly evolving. As the world population continues to grow, more biologists are needed to support sustainable ecosystems and to positively enhance humankind.
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Being a biology student, you are part of a broad subject field; there are many careers in biology. According to Monster, students with a major in biology can choose from a variety of job titles. Around 70 percent of the Jobs listed by Monster make more than $70,000 per year. Below are 10 popular Biology major jobs:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in life, physical and social science jobs to grow eight percent from 2020 to 2030.
Monster provides a great tool that allows you to use your biology major to predict your future salary. With this salary tool, you can also find regions in the United States with a high demand for biology graduates.
Consider using this tool when searching for biology internships—you may want to consider searching for an internship in these high-demand job areas. San Diego, California and Saint Louis, Missouri are two of top job locations for recent biology grads.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The ASABE Foundation Scholarship is available undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET - or CEAB - accredited agricultural or biological engineering program. You must have completed at least one year of study and have at least one year of study remaining at the time of your application and have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: College Sophomores & Juniors
Award Amount: $10,000 The Rooted In Science Scholarship is available to African - American female college sophomores and juniors. You must be majoring in biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or mechanical engineering and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 The Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High Seniors through Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Boster Bio Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a two - or four - year academic program related to biology or biotechnology. High school seniors who demonstrate significant interest in biomedical research may also apply. You must have a minimum 3.6 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: High Seniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Fishery Management Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for sport fishing. You must be majoring in biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, or a closely related natural resource field with a career goal of becoming a practicing fishery manager with a state, federal, or provincial agency to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial Scholarship is available to graduate students. You must be majoring in wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary, medical, public health, basic or social sciences, or other post - graduate program focusing on the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment using a One Health framework to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship is available to female undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in STEM fields. To be considered, you submit a 1,000 word essay on the following topic: "Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?"
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Novus Biologicals Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in a science related field to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The PixelPlex STEM Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a STEM, economics, or business field. You must submit an essay of at least 1200 words on one of the following topics in order to be considered for this award: Blockchain, Metaverses, Internet of Things, or Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: "What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will you use STEM principles to improve the world?"
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2023 Biology Scholarships
ASABE Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/23Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The ASABE Foundation Scholarship is available undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET - or CEAB - accredited agricultural or biological engineering program. You must have completed at least one year of study and have at least one year of study remaining at the time of your application and have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Rooted In Science Scholarship
Deadline: 3/21/23Available to: College Sophomores & Juniors
Award Amount: $10,000 The Rooted In Science Scholarship is available to African - American female college sophomores and juniors. You must be majoring in biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or mechanical engineering and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship
Deadline: 5/2/23Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 The Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Boster Bio Scholarship
Deadline: 5/31/23Available to: High Seniors through Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Boster Bio Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a two - or four - year academic program related to biology or biotechnology. High school seniors who demonstrate significant interest in biomedical research may also apply. You must have a minimum 3.6 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Fishery Management Scholarship
Deadline: 5/31/23Available to: High Seniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Fishery Management Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for sport fishing. You must be majoring in biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, or a closely related natural resource field with a career goal of becoming a practicing fishery manager with a state, federal, or provincial agency to be eligible for this award.
Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 6/9/23Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial Scholarship is available to graduate students. You must be majoring in wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary, medical, public health, basic or social sciences, or other post - graduate program focusing on the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment using a One Health framework to be eligible for this award.
ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
Deadline: 7/1/23Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship is available to female undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in STEM fields. To be considered, you submit a 1,000 word essay on the following topic: "Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?"
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Deadline: 7/19/23Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Novus Biologicals Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be majoring in a science related field to be eligible for this award.
PixelPlex STEM Scholarship
Deadline: 12/5/23Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The PixelPlex STEM Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a STEM, economics, or business field. You must submit an essay of at least 1200 words on one of the following topics in order to be considered for this award: Blockchain, Metaverses, Internet of Things, or Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality.
SBB Research STEM Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: "What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will you use STEM principles to improve the world?"