Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide tuition assistance to students who plan to major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or mathematics and plan to pursue a career in research or post-secondary education.

Basic criteria:

  • entering freshman year
  • cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • have a B or higher on high school science classes
  • planning to major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics or mathematics
  • planning to pursue a career in biomedical research and/or post-secondary education in biology or one of the related disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry, physics or mathematics
  • financial need is not required

Renewal criteria: This scholarship is automatically renewable with adequate academic progress toward career goals (three years only). Renewal is subject to funding availability.

Award
$2,500
Scopes
Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Science Division
Deadline
01/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship was established to provide tuition assistance to students who plan to major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or mathematics and plan to pursue a career in research or post-secondary education. If this describes you, please answer the following questions to be considered for this scholarship:

    What is/are your intendend major(s) at this point in your life?
  2. What type(s) of career do you most aspire to at this point in your life?
  3. Are you interested in a research career?
  4. If you are interested in a research career, please describe the types of research you would be most interested in pursuing.
  5. Do you consider research to be a career goal or a stepping stone to other professional training?
  6. Are you considering graduate or professional training beyond Calvin?
    • 1. Indicate the following types of post-graduate training you are considering:
    • 2. From the list above, indicate your top preference.
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