EVC Biology Scholars Program Scholarship

*Program Description *
Biology Scholars Program is an NSF-funded learning community at Evergreen Valley Colleges. This program provides mentoring and support from EVC faculty and local scientific community to help with college completion and transfer. Students that meet eligibility requirements may receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 over the course of four semesters.
*Biology Scholar Program Requirements *
• Enrolled in at least 6 units at EVC
• AS-T Biology or Natural Sciences major (Cannot be pre-health science)
• Enrolled in a prerequisite biology major course (physics, calculus, chemistry) or any biology class with an earned or current grade of B or higher.
• 2.5 GPA

*Requirements for receiving the scholarship: *
• Biology scholar requirements (see above)
• Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident, US national, or admitted refugee.
• Must complete FAFSA application by November 1st.

Award
$10,000.00
Campus
Evergreen Valley College
Deadline
11/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a declared biology or natural science major at EVC?
  2. Are you enrolled in at least 6 units at EVC?
  3. How many semesters have you completed at EVC?
  4. When do you plan to start taking classes at your transfer school?
  5. Are you a U.S Citizen, permanent resident, U.S National, or admitted refugee?
  6. Have you submitted your current financial aid application (FAFSA)?
  7. Which STEM classes have you taken or currently enrolled at EVC? (e.g., physics, engineering, math, chemistry, biology) Please include the class, semester, and grade received.
  8. Please upload a copy of your EVC transcript. This may be an unofficial copy downloaded from Self-Service.
  9. If you have transcripts from other colleges, please upload a copy.
  10. You will need one reference letter from a teacher, mentor, coach, or employer. The recommender should not be a relative. The letter should speak to your potential to succeed in a biology degree and transfer to a four-year university. Please provide the name and e-mail address of your required reference.
  11. We want to get to know you. Please write a 300 - 500 word essay on why you are interested in the Biology Scholars Program. What are your interest as they relate to biology. What are your career goals and plans, including anything in your background that may have influenced your goals.
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