Novus Biologicals Scholarship for International Students in Science

Novus
Biologicals Scholarship Program

Research
is a critical component for the development and advancement in the life science
community. We want to further scientific achievement by helping students who
are interested in developing a career in science.

The
Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is awarded to students pursuing a degree
in a science related field twice a year. A $1500 (or international currency
equivalent) scholarship will be awarded to one student for the fall and spring
semesters.

Spring 2017 Scholarship Program:
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2017 Scholarship!
How to apply	Fill out the scholarship application form. Download the scholarship application form Submit a transcript of all college/post-secondary coursework (if high school student submit high school transcript). Submit a written statement addressing the following topics: Submit a 140 character statement/tweet on why you deserve this scholarship. Write a personal statement of 500 words or less on how you plan to use your degree to further advance science in your field of interest.
Eligibility	Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field. Open worldwide. Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) with a declared major in a science related field.
Selection and notification process	Deadline for this application is December 9, 2016 11:59 p.m. MST. Finalist will be notified by December 23, 2016.
Submission guidelines	Please submit your application and written statement to scholarship@novusbio.com by December 9, 2016 to be considered for the Spring 2017 Novus Biologicals Scholarship.
FAQs	Do my transcripts need to be official? No, they can be unofficial or official. I am a high school student and am still awaiting on admission to a university. Can I still apply? If selected we apply the funds directly to the university listed in the application. If you cannot provide one by the application deadline we recommend that you apply for next semester’s scholarship. I am a college freshman and I haven’t received my grades yet. What transcript should I provide? You can submit your high school transcripts. What are the requirements for the written statements? The personal statement is 500 words or less on how you plan to use your degree. The top ten list can be formatted however you would like, with/without an explanation. How do I sign the form? You can either print and scan it back or fill it out via a PDF editor and put in your name. Is this scholarship open worldwide? Yes, this scholarship is open worldwide. I am not sure if my major will qualify. What majors are eligible? All science related majors are eligible (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering etc.). Will you send me a check if I am selected as the winner? No. We send a check directly to the university that you have listed in the application. Most require a student ID for us to send a check, so we may ask for this later. Can the money be used towards room/board and personal expenses? We send the check directly to the university listed in the application to disperse the check. I have a degree. Can I apply for the scholarship? You must be currently enrolled/accepted at a university to apply. We send the funds directly to the university listed in the application if selected. Do you require any English certifications to apply for the scholarship? No. My payment for school is coming up. Can you let me know if I have been selected before the deadline? Unfortunately no. We will consider all applications submitted by the deadline and announce the winner after that. What universities does this scholarship apply towards and what fields can I study? This scholarship is open worldwide for people seeking a science related degree. The student will need to be currently enrolled/accepted at a university to apply. I don’t have a declared major. Can I still apply for this scholarship? Yes, as part of the written statement you can explain what you plan to do in the future with your degree to advance science. Will you help me get to the United States? Unfortunately no, we only offer the scholarship. If selected all funds are sent directly to the university listed in the application. Do I mail or email the application? You can email all application materials to scholarship@novusbio.com or you can mail it to: Novus Biologicals, LLC, Attention: Lisa Ikariyama, 8100 Southpark Way, A-8, Littleton, CO 80120, USA Is there a GPA requirement? No.