[Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences](https://w.faes.org)

May 29, 2026

$350 tuition credit (2-credit course) or $175 tuition credit (1-credit course) per academic term; covers one FAES course only

Provides tuition credits for one FAES credit-bearing course per term to self-funded students and professionals lacking other training funds.

--- ## Description The FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship is designed to support self-funded students, government and non-profit employees, and members of the public who wish to enroll in FAES credit-bearing courses but lack access to other training funds. The scholarship offers a tuition credit toward a single course per academic term, aiming to foster career and professional development in biomedical and related sciences. Applicants must articulate how the course will advance their goals and are required to complete the course for credit with a passing grade. --- ## Due Dates - May 29, 2026: Application deadline for Summer 2026 FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship --- ## Funding Amount - $350 tuition credit for a 2-credit course, or $175 tuition credit for a 1-credit course per academic term - Scholarship applies to one credit-bearing FAES course per term only - Textbooks, materials, and additional fees are not covered --- ## Eligibility - Open to self-funded students at all levels at NIH, self-funded non-NIH government employees, non-profit employees, and members of the general public - Applicants must not have other sources of training funds (e.g., employer or NIH lab support) - Applicants must register for the class before applying for the scholarship - Only one course per academic term is eligible - Preference is given to applicants who have not previously received this scholarship - Recipients must take the course for credit and achieve a grade of “C” or higher (or “Pass” for pass/fail courses) - NIH employees and trainees must confirm eligibility with their NIH ethics official prior to applying --- ## Application Process - Register for the desired FAES credit-bearing course (select "invoice/pay later" at checkout to reserve your seat) - Complete the [Scholarship Application Form](https://faes.formstack.com/forms/faes_ap_scholarship_application_form_2022_23_copy) before the application deadline - Provide a justification detailing how the course will benefit your career or professional development - Only complete applications will be considered - Scholarship award notifications are sent during the last week of registration; tuition balance (if any) must be paid before the course begins --- ## Additional Information - If an applicant’s employer or NIH lab pays for any portion of the tuition, the applicant is ineligible - If the recipient fails to complete the course or does not achieve a passing grade, the scholarship funds must be returned to FAES - For information on dropping courses and refunds, review [FAES Policies](https://education.faes.org/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000011) - FAES maintains a nondiscriminatory policy for all applicants --- ## External Links - [FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship Application Form](https://faes.formstack.com/forms/faes_ap_scholarship_application_form_2022_23_copy) - [FAES Academic Course Registration](https://education.faes.org/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000057) - [FAES Scholarship Opportunities](https://education.faes.org/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000012) - [FAES Policies (Refunds, Withdrawal)](https://education.faes.org/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000011) - [Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences](https://w.faes.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General course/registration questions | [registrar@faes.org](mailto:registrar@faes.org?subject=Course%20Registration) | ---

FAES Academic Programs Student Scholarship

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