Health and Sciences

National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution
• In your senior year OR first year of a grad program pursuing a Ph.D. OR in a terminal master’s program OR returning from the workforce with no more than a master’s degree
• Pursuing graduate degree in Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and related Engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, etc.
• Special consideration given to underrepresented minorities and females

Award: Up to or more than $200,000, depending on the graduate program
Deadline: November 5, annually
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Addt’l Info: Visit Financial Aid Office or website for more info and application

North Fulton Hospital Volunteer Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Pursuing career in human health care (nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, mental health, ENT, radiology, biomedical medical records, Doctor of Medicine or other allied professional human health fields)
• Must demonstrate financial need

Award: Up to $2000 with chance for renewal
Deadline: Late February, annually
Addt’l Info: For next deadline and application, call 770-751-2602 or write to North Fulton Regional Hospital, Volunteer Services, 3000 Hospital Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30076-9930

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• Committed to a biomedical research career
• From a disadvantaged background
• Have a GPA of 3.5 or better or in top 5% of class
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Award: Up to $20,000 per year, paid summer internships, employment after graduation
Deadline: Late February; see website
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Addt’l Info: Visit Financial Aid Office or website for info and application

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Eligibility:

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• At or near the beginning of graduate study in the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science; and for research-based PhD degrees in science education

Award: $21,500 for 12-month tenure, cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year, one-time $1,000 International Research Travel Allowance
Deadline: Early November (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

The Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment OR Native American or Alaska Natives in fields related to health care or tribal policy

Award: Eighty awards of $5,000, thirty awards of $350
Deadline: Early spring (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Atlanta Chapter Merit Scholarship

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen
• Working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, International Affairs & Public Policy, Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Information Technology
• GPA of at least 2.8
• Enrolled full-time in a metro-Atlanta college or university

Award: At least $1,500
Deadline: Early February (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

Hispanic College Fund, Inc.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, or business-related major
• Full-time undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Award: See website
Deadline: Mid April (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen of Hispanic background living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
• Pursuing a science, computer science, engineering or NASA-related major
• Full-time undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Award: See website
Deadline: Mid April (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

The Benjamin Franklin Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at www.collegehonors.org )
• Display outstanding leadership qualities in the areas of science, politics and literature

Award: $5,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on "Benefits and Fee" and then "Scholarship Programs"

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at www.collegehonors.org )
• Display outstanding diversity of interests with mastery and excellence in science, politics and the arts

Award: $5,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on "Benefits and Fee" and then "Scholarship Programs"

Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc./Crawford & Company Scholarship

Eligibility:

• GPA of 2.5 or above
• Demonstrated financial need
• Pursuit of studies in the arts, business, education, or science

Award: $1,000, renewable annually
Deadline: Late July (Contact FA Office or Crawford & Company for more info)
Addt’l Info: Oglethorpe must select you and contact Ms. Marianne Barbour, Executive Assistant, Crawford & Company, P.O. Box 5047, Atlanta, GA 30302-5047