Biological and Biomedical Sciences

One of the most popular majors for pre-med students is biology. With a focus on the human body, biology majors study every aspect of life, from cellular makeup to genetics. This challenging but rewarding major is offered in thousands of colleges and universities all over the United States, making it accessible to anyone regardless of their geographical location. Due to the nature of this major and the lab requirements, it is not typically offered as a major at virtual educational institutions.

Classes a biology major could take include: physiology, anatomy, genetics, nutrition, geriatric studies and social courses like psychology. There’s a fair amount of lab work involved with a biology major, and an equal amount of mathematics is required as well.

This is a rapidly growing industry and career paths for biology majors include everything from a lab assistant to a surgeon, depending on the level of study. Biology is also offered at just about every academic level, including graduate studies. Biology majors are in high demand today in almost every healthcare field. It’s an incredibly versatile career path for those with a passion for life sciences.

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Scholarships for Biological and Biomedical Sciences Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

Varies
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Jewel Scholars Program - Mount Mary College

Mount Mary College

$27,000 Varies See Details
 

Jewel Scholars Program - Mount Mary College

Mount Mary College

award

$27,000

deadline

Varies
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Lumpkins Family Merit Scholarship in the College of Science

University of Notre Dame

$25,000 January 01, 2025 See Details
 

Lumpkins Family Merit Scholarship in the College of Science

University of Notre Dame

award

$25,000

deadline

January 01, 2025
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$20,000 May 01, 2024 See Details
 

Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

award

$20,000

deadline

May 01, 2024
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Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

$19,000 Varies See Details
 

Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

award

$19,000

deadline

Varies
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Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

$18,000 Varies See Details
 

Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

award

$18,000

deadline

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Boyd Lyon Memorial Fellowship - University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida (UCF)

$18,000 Varies See Details
 

Boyd Lyon Memorial Fellowship - University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida (UCF)

award

$18,000

deadline

Varies
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Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and Mathematics

Skidmore College

$15,000 Varies See Details
 

Porter Presidential Scholarship in Science and Mathematics

Skidmore College

award

$15,000

deadline

Varies
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Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

Varies
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SEI Native American Education Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

SEI Native American Education Scholarship

Solar Energy International (SEI)

award

$10,000

deadline

Varies
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