Education Relief Fund

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a grant, students must:

• Have attended one or more of our in-person programs since 2023
• Have not received support from this fund or the COVID-19 Relief Fund in the past
• Declare financial need
• Reside and be enrolled in an academic program in the United States or Puerto Rico

Payment is determined at the sole discretion of the Biomedical Science Careers Program. A receipt, bill, or invoice is required to receive funds; we can also pay the institution directly.

Benefits

Each student can be approved for a one-time grant of up to $1,000 from the Educational Relief Fund.

Qualifying expenses include but are not limited to: 

• Tuition (limited to emergency needs and in cases where $1,000 will make a substantial difference)
• Technology (desktop, laptop, tablet, software, cords, auxiliary equipment)   
• Books
• Travel costs (e.g. flights to a school interview)
• WiFi/internet/hotspot fees                                      
• Commuting costs
• Lab materials
• Exam or registration fees

Application Requirements

The following information is required as part of the application process:

• A letter of request (in the format shown in this example with your contact information, salutation/greeting, body of letter, and closing) explaining what the grant will be used for, why this item/service is needed, and the dollar amount requested (including a breakdown of items and costs, if relevant)
• A signed letter of support from a reference with strong knowledge of student’s academic achievement
• Proof of enrollment in an academic program (unofficial transcript accepted)

Please note: Support from this fund cannot be used for purchases made prior to the submission of this request.

Questions?

If you have questions about BSCP’s Educational Relief Fund, please contact Mariah Corner.