Scholarships for Biology Students
Looking for scholarships should start before you even start your academic program. However, once you have chosen biology as your academic field, there are specific scholarships that then become available to you. Be as proactive and persistent as possible in your search for opportunities. Begin your search by talking with our financial aid experts. Links to general resources for all students, college resources and specific resources in biology are found below.
- For current of future undergraduate students: See the scholarships page on our Financial Aid site.
- For current of future graduate students: Consult with the UA Graduate School.
Thank you!
The Biology Department expresses its deep appreciation for the generous and enduring support of Norbert Tamasovich. Following his passing in December 2025, we honor his legacy and the lasting impact of his commitment to undergraduate research, which continues to enrich the academic and professional journeys of our students.
Pictured is Mr. Tamasovich visiting the University of Akron in 2015.
Department of Biology Scholarships
The Biology Department is now accepting Fall 2026 applications for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. We encourage all eligible students to apply using the Application Link provided.
Please note that the application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified over the summer.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Scholarships for Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences students
If you are interested in Applied Politics or conflict management, Sociology or Anthropology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Mathematics...or any of a number of other specific fields of study only possible in a College of Arts & Sciences? Then your individual academic interest intersects with scholarship opportunities.
See an extensive list of scholarships created exclusively for students studying in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences.
Or learn more about specific scholarship opportunities:
Next step: Ask an adviser about how to pursue scholarship opportunities.