Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing a bachelor's degree and has a current grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To qualify you must also have an annual household income before taxes of less than $17,180 if one person lives in the household; less than $23,220 if two people live in the household; less than $29,260 if three people live in the household; less than $35,300 if four people live in the household; less than $41,340 if five people live in the household; less than $47,380 if six people live in the household; less than $53,420 if seven people live in the household; or less than $59,460 if more than seven people live in the household.

Description
The Program provides service-conditioned scholarships to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to pursue undergraduate education at accredited institutions. Individuals must pursue a course of study which prepares them for professions needed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Maximum scholarship per academic year is $20,000. Scholarship funds may only be used for tuition/educational and living expenses incurred while attending school. Each recipient must agree by written contract to serve as an NIH employee full-time for not less than 10 consecutive weeks of each year during which the individual is receiving a scholarship. In addition, no later than 60 days after obtaining the educational degree, each recipient must begin serving as a full-time NIH employee for one year for each year of NIH scholarship support (a deferment of the service obligation may be obtained if appropriate).

Managing organization
National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.hhs.gov/

Program contact information & web resources
To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit this website:
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov

You may also contact the program office directly:
Alfred C Johnson, Ph.D
Director
Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
2 Center Drive, Room 2E30
Bethesda MD 20892-0230

Email: johnsoa1@od.nih.gov

Phone: 301-402-6425