This Scholarship was created to support the successful transitions for:

  1. Community College students who are transferring to a four-year college/university
    2. College Students who are enrolling in a formal Postbaccalaureate program
    3. College Students and Post-baccalaureates who are transferring to Graduate School

Scholarship Benefits:

  • ● $25,000 will be awarded to each scholarship recipient to be used for educational purposes. Funds were dispersed over two academic years.
  • ● The duration of the scholarship is two years from the start date.
  • ● Two advising sessions will be provided by a financial professional to each recipient.
  • ● An advisor/support person will be assigned to each scholarship recipient for the duration of their scholarship.
  • ● Involvement in BSCP programs and access to resources.

 Application Criteria:

  • ● Students must have attended one or more of the following BSCP initiatives since 2018:
  • ● Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference/BSCP Virtual Connect
  • ● New England Science Symposium
  • ● Skills Workshops (Not including the Skills Workshops Webinar Series) 
  • ● US Resident or Green Card holder.

Required Documents for Application:

  • ● Completed online application
  • ● Personal statement including the following information:
  • ● Tell us who you are and what makes you an ideal candidate for this scholarship.
  • ● What are your major accomplishments, and why do you consider them accomplishments?
  • ● Why did you choose your area of study?
  • ● How will the scholarship help you achieve your personal goals?
  • ● What has been your experience as a member of the BSCP community? Why is it important that organizations like BSCP exist?
  • ● Two recommendations from individuals who have knowledge of students’ academic achievement, i.e., guidance counselor, teacher, professor, or mentor. Upon submission of an application, these individuals will receive an online recommendation form automatically and will have one week to fill it.
  • ● Most recent transcript. (Unofficial transcript is acceptable)
  • ● Current resume
  • ● Submission of proof of enrollment in a four-year college/university, post-bac program or graduate school will be required to receive the scholarship if you are selected.

Online Application Link

Application deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025 

Questions: pinar_kilicci-kret@hms.harvard.edu