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Bioinformatics /ˌbaɪ.oʊˌɪnfərˈmætɪks/ (listen) is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, information engineering, mathematics and statistics to analyze and interpret biological data. Bioinformatics has been used for in silico analyses of biological queries using mathematical and statistical techniques.

Bioinformatics is both an umbrella term for the body of biological studies that use computer programming as part of their methodology, as well as a reference to specific analysis "pipelines" that are repeatedly used, particularly in the field of genomics. Common uses of bioinformatics include the identification of candidates genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Often, such identification is made with the aim of better understanding the genetic basis of disease, unique adaptations, desirable properties (esp. in agricultural species), or differences between populations. In a less formal way, bioinformatics also tries to understand the organisational principles within nucleic acid and protein sequences, called proteomics.

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University of California-San Diego

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,984 average out-state tuition; $12,984 average in-state tuition

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Four or more years; Public; $14,880 average out-state tuition; $6,930 average in-state tuition

University of Chicago

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,256 average out-state tuition; $59,256 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Cruz

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Virginia Commonwealth University

Four or more years; Public; $32,742 average out-state tuition; $12,094 average in-state tuition

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Four or more years; Public; $12,984 average out-state tuition; $10,710 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Bioinformatics Majors

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Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics Dickinson College	$38,000	January 15, 2026	See Details
Description The Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics is available to incoming freshman students at Dickinson College who demonstrates superiority in the life sciences. Selected recipients will also receive $3,000 in total research support to be used any time during the scholar’s four years at Dickinson. View Scholarship Details
	Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics Dickinson College
	award $38,000		deadline January 15, 2026
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Description The Inge Paul and John R. Stafford Scholarship for Bioinformatics is available to incoming freshman students at Dickinson College who demonstrates superiority in the life sciences. Selected recipients will also receive $3,000 in total research support to be used any time during the scholar’s four years at Dickinson. View Scholarship Details
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Up to $30,000	Varies	See Details
Description The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details
	Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
	award Up to $30,000		deadline Varies
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Description The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details
Jewel Scholars Program - Mount Mary College Mount Mary College	$27,000	Varies	See Details
Description The Jewel Scholars Program is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Mount Mary College who are majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences or Chemistry. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
	Jewel Scholars Program - Mount Mary College Mount Mary College
	award $27,000		deadline Varies
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Description The Jewel Scholars Program is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Mount Mary College who are majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences or Chemistry. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation	$25,000	May 16, 2025	See Details
Description The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details
	Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
	award $25,000		deadline May 16, 2025
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Description The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details
Sturgis Fellowship University of Arkansas	$20,000	February 01, 2026	See Details
Description The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details
	Sturgis Fellowship University of Arkansas
	award $20,000		deadline February 01, 2026
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Description The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details
Bess Heflin Fellowship University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies	$19,000	Varies	See Details
Description The Bess Heflin Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be studying one of the following programs: plant biology or botany, nutrition, ecology, evolution and behavior, economics, zoology, history, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, government, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biological... View Scholarship Details
	Bess Heflin Fellowship University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies
	award $19,000		deadline Varies
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Description The Bess Heflin Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be studying one of the following programs: plant biology or botany, nutrition, ecology, evolution and behavior, economics, zoology, history, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, government, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biological... View Scholarship Details
SEI Native American Education Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The SEI Native American Education Scholarship is available to students interested in the solar energy industry. To be considered for this award, you must be at least 1/4 Native American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe. Selected candidates will be given tuition funds to cover SEI’s online or in-person training, with a goal of... View Scholarship Details
	SEI Native American Education Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The SEI Native American Education Scholarship is available to students interested in the solar energy industry. To be considered for this award, you must be at least 1/4 Native American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe. Selected candidates will be given tuition funds to cover SEI’s online or in-person training, with a goal of... View Scholarship Details
SEI General Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The SEI General Scholarship is available to students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected students to help facilitate their professional development and eventual entry into the solar energy workforce. View Scholarship Details
	SEI General Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The SEI General Scholarship is available to students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected students to help facilitate their professional development and eventual entry into the solar energy workforce. View Scholarship Details
SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship is available to female and non-binary students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. Preference will be given to BIPOC applicants. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected women and non-binary students to help facilitate their... View Scholarship Details
	SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship Solar Energy International (SEI)
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The SEI Energy Women in Solar Scholarship is available to female and non-binary students who are interested in furthering their career through renewable energy training. Preference will be given to BIPOC applicants. This award will provide solar training tuition fees to hand-selected women and non-binary students to help facilitate their... View Scholarship Details
EAGLES Scholarship - PSU Portland State University	$10,000	Varies	See Details
Description The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and... View Scholarship Details
	EAGLES Scholarship - PSU Portland State University
	award $10,000		deadline Varies
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Description The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and... View Scholarship Details

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