Attention women pursuing bioscience degrees! The prestigious Bio Nebraska REACH Scholarship 2025 is now open for applications, offering an incredible $5,000 financial boost to women aiming to complete their undergraduate education in a bioscience-related field. With the deadline quickly approaching, now is the time to secure this life-changing opportunity.
Why Apply? Scholarship Benefits
The Bio Nebraska REACH Scholarship is more than just financial aid—it’s a powerful stepping stone for women committed to excelling in biosciences. Here’s what recipients can expect:
- $5,000 Scholarship: Up to two women will receive $5,000 each for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Direct Tuition Coverage: Funds will be sent directly to the bursar’s office to cover tuition, books, room, and board.
- Recognition: Awardees will be announced by the Bio Nebraska Foundation in June 2025, enhancing their academic and professional profiles.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is designed to support women with a passion for biosciences who are close to completing their degrees. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Nebraska Resident: Applicants must live in Nebraska and attend a Bio Nebraska-approved college, community college, or university.
- Be a Woman in Biosciences: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate bioscience program or a related discipline.
- Meet Academic Progress: Have at least a junior standing in a four-year program or 50% of credits completed in a two-year curriculum.
- Demonstrate Financial Need: Show unmet financial need after all other forms of aid are secured.
- Maintain Academic Excellence: Hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a Full-Time Student: Be currently enrolled and in good standing with a full-time course load.
Where Can You Study? Approved Institutions
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following Bio Nebraska-approved institutions:
- Wayne State College
- University of Nebraska (Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney)
- Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Metropolitan Community Colleges
- Creighton University
- Clarkson College
- Chadron State College
- Doane University
- Peru State College
- Midland University
- Nebraska Methodist College.
Application Requirements
A complete application includes:
- Completed Application Form: https://www.bionebraska.org/bio-nebraska-reach-scholarship/
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Official College Transcripts.
The last date to apply for the Bio Nebraska REACH Scholarship 2025 is April 30, 2025, before 9:00 am CDT.