The BSCP Educational Relief Fund (Formerly COVID-19 Educational Relief Fund) has been relaunched for BSCP students/fellows whose education is impacted by unexpected roadblocks and hardship. Thank you to our partners Cytiva and Vertex
Criteria
- Students/fellows must have attended one or more of the following initiatives since 2018:
– Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference/BSCP Virtual Connect
– New England Science Symposium
– Skills Workshops (Not including the Skills Workshops Webinar Series)
- Students/fellows must be residing and currently enrolled in secondary school, two- or four-year college/university, or graduate/ professional school in United States and/or Puerto Rico.
Required Documents
- Letter of request/statement of need by student, including grant amount requested.
Important: The following must be included in the letter in order to be considered for an award.
– State what the grant will be used to purchase and why this item/service is needed. Please note, you will need to be able to submit receipts and/or BSCP can pay university directly.
Please note: The fund cannot be used for purchases made prior to submission of this request.
– Dollar amount requested (please include the breakdown of items and their costs, if applicable)
– Submission should be in letter format with contact information, salutation/greeting, body of letter and closing. Example
- Letter of support/recommendation letter from a strong personal reference with knowledge of students’ academic achievement, i.e., guidance counselor, teacher, professor, mentor.
- Proof of enrollment in an educational program. (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Examples of Items/Requests
– Technology (desktop, laptop, tablet, software, cords, auxiliary equipment) – Books
– Travel costs such as flights to a school interview – Wifi costs
– Commuting costs including bus/subway pass – Lab materials
– Exam/Question bank fees – Registration fees
*** Please note tuition requests will only be considered if the award will make a substantial difference at the total amount due or it is an emergency situation.
*** Applicants who received Covid-19 Educational Relief Fund will be reviewed as a repeat application and are not eligible for funding under the BSCP Educational Relief Fund.
***In order to receive funds, a receipt, bill or invoice is required.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed monthly.
Please email Hollie DeSilva if this fund application is for an urgent need.
The amount of BSCP Educational Relief Fund is limited to a maximum of $1,000 per student/fellow and any payment is determined at the sole discretion of the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).
BSCP Education Relief Laptop Fund
Thanks to a BSCP partner company Cytiva, a limited number of refurbished laptops are available for BSCP students who are otherwise unable to have a personal computer due to financial hardship.
Criteria
- Students/fellows must have attended one or more BSCP initiatives since 2018.
2. Students/fellows must reside in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Required Documents
Letter of request/statement by student, please state how receiving this laptop will help you with your educational journey and your financial hardship. Submission should be in letter format with contact information, salutation/greeting, body of letter, and closing. Example
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and while supplies last. Distribution is determined at the sole discretion of the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).
Questions/Comments?
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