Computational Biology
Computational biology involves the development and application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, ecological, behavioral, and social systems. The field is broadly defined and includes foundations in biology, applied mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, computer science and evolution.
Computational biology is different from biological computing, which is a subfield of computer science and computer engineering using bioengineering and biology to build computers, but is similar to bioinformatics, which is an interdisciplinary science using computers to store and process biological data.
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Matching Computational Biology Colleges
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,510 average out-state tuition; $55,510 average in-state tuition |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,124 average out-state tuition; $19,092 average in-state tuition |
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Brown University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,944 average out-state tuition; $60,944 average in-state tuition |
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Princeton University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $56,010 average out-state tuition; $56,010 average in-state tuition |
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University of Southern California
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Four or more years; Public; $30,829 average out-state tuition; $11,750 average in-state tuition |
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Harvard University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,143 average out-state tuition; $51,143 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Computational Biology Majors
Regeneron Science Talent SearchSociety for Science |
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award Up to $250,000 |
deadline November 05, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Regeneron Science Talent Search is open to especially talented high school seniors. Students will be given the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 20 - page research report explaining your experiments and conclusions. Research must be the work of a single... View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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 |
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Jewel Scholars Program - Mount Mary CollegeMount Mary College |
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award $27,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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 |
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SEI General ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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 |
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EAGLES Scholarship - PSUPortland State University |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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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Big Bang Theory ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars. View Scholarship Details |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award $5,312 |
deadline August 17, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe UNCF Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Boone County, Kentucky; Campbell County, Kentucky; Kenton County, Kentucky; Brown County, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Clermont County, Ohio;... View Scholarship Details |
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Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship ProgramUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,102 |
deadline July 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Intellia Therapeutics Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the life sciences (biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, plant biology, entomology, or microbiology.) You must of African American,... View Scholarship Details |
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Antoinette Murray ScholarshipUniversity of Saint Francis, Indiana |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Antoinette Murray Scholarship is available to students at the University of Saint Francis who are majoring in education or science, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and complete 20 hours of volunteer service per year at a verifiable non-profit organization. View Scholarship Details |
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- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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