The FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship offers tuition credits to support self-funded students and professionals enrolling in FAES science and professional development courses.
Funder: Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Scholarship application deadline for Summer term, projected)
Funding Amounts: $350 tuition credit (2-credit course) or $175 tuition credit (1-credit course) for one FAES credit-bearing course per academic term
Summary: Tuition credits for self-funded students, non-profit/government employees, and the public to support enrollment in FAES Academic Programs courses.
Key Information: Applicants must register for a course before applying; only one course per term is funded.
The FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship is designed to support self-funded students, including NIH trainees, non-NIH government employees, non-profit employees, and members of the general public, who are unable to secure employer or institutional funding for FAES Academic Programs courses. The scholarship provides a tuition credit for one credit-bearing course per academic term, aiming to enhance recipients' career or professional development. Applicants must demonstrate how the selected course will benefit their professional trajectory and agree to complete the course for credit with a passing grade. The award does not cover textbooks, materials, or additional fees.