Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates 2024

ASBMB is offering the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates to students who are interested in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and improve the diversity of science.

Eligibility criteria for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates:

• Candidates applying for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates must either be citizens/nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.
• Candidates with DACA status can also apply.
• International students currently residing in the U.S. on a visa are ineligible.
• Applicants must be enrolled or receive acceptance for enrollment as full-time students at any two-year or four-year accredited institutions located in the U.S. or its territories.  
• Candidates must be members of ASBMB at the time of application.
• Scholarship holders can apply for other scholarships in the following years.

Documents required:

• Academic transcript
• Statement in maximum 2 pages describing significant social, economic, educational, and cultural  barriers faced by the applicant in pursuit of their education
• Statement in not more than 2 pages explaining their commitment to diversity in the past and how they plan to increase diversity on campus and in the scientific community as a whole
• Statement in maximum 2 pages describing research experience and career goals

Application deadline: May 31, 2024