Neuroscience
Neuroscience (or neurobiology) is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is a multidisciplinary branch of biology that combines physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, developmental biology, cytology, mathematical modeling and psychology to understand the fundamental and emergent properties of neurons and neural circuits. The understanding of the biological basis of learning, memory, behavior, perception, and consciousness has been described by Eric Kandel as the "ultimate challenge" of the biological sciences.
The scope of neuroscience has broadened over time to include different approaches used to study the nervous system at different scales and the techniques used by neuroscientists have expanded enormously, from molecular and cellular studies of individual neurons to imaging of sensory and motor tasks in the brain. Neuroscience has also given rise to such other disciplines as neuroeducation, neuroethics, and neurolaw.
As a result of the increasing number of scientists who study the nervous system, several prominent neuroscience organizations have been formed to provide a forum to all neuroscientists and educators. For example, the International Brain Research Organization was founded in 1960, the International Society for Neurochemistry in 1963, the European Brain and Behaviour Society in 1968, and the Society for Neuroscience in 1969.
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Four or more years; Public; $39,776 average out-state tuition; $14,564 average in-state tuition |
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Binghamton University
Four or more years; Public; $24,910 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
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The University of Texas at Austin
Four or more years; Public; $40,996 average out-state tuition; $11,752 average in-state tuition |
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Michigan State University
Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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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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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Four or more years; Public; $37,161 average out-state tuition; $9,273 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Neuroscience Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Veterans and Family ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline June 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Veterans and Family Scholarship is available to military veterans and their families. You must be pursuing a career in STEM, education, or sustainability and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
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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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Hope for Tomorrow ScholarshipAgape Eye Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. You must have been accepted into an accredited medical school program, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate service/volunteering or civic engagement in order to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Antoinette Murray ScholarshipUniversity of Saint Francis, Indiana |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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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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Walter and Joyce Owens Family ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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