Biology & Biotechnology Scholars Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$10,000 - $25,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorWorcester Polytechnic Institute
• City to studyMassachusetts
• School to studyWorcester Polytechnic Institute
• Course to studyBiological sciences
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

Now more than ever, it has become clear how much biology and biotechnology are at the core of our future. The people we see on the news everyday are trained scientists, talking about the global problems we face in medicine, agriculture and the environment and their solutions. Whether it’s developing novel therapeutics & vaccines, using CRISPR to treat genetic diseases or metagenomics to monitor ecosystems these solutions are grounded in biological research. Reflecting this, in Biology and Biotech our faculty believe strongly in involving undergraduates in fundamental and authentic research experiences and real-world applications. 

To help better prepare you to go out and make an impact through Biology on these global problems we have developed the Biology & Biotechnology Scholars Program (BBTSP).

Benefits

Students selected for the BBTSP will receive:

• Special academic advising.
• Early research opportunities.
• Opportunities to attend on-campus biology colloquia and special meetings with the guest lecturers.  
• A BBTSP scholarship, which will vary in amounts, but typically ranges between $10,000 and $25,000, and are renewable for four years.

WPI's Biology & Biotechnology Department exposes all of its students to authentic research. Our course and project offerings help students become acquainted with cutting-edge techniques and sophisticated equipment. Students may begin working in faculty-directed research labs well before their senior year. You will be assisting researchers in addressing some very real problems facing our society, whether it’s understanding the molecular basis of cancer, novel treatments for infectious diseases, how neuronal circuitry controls behavior, studying conservation & migratory behavior, or other areas, there are many opportunities awaiting you.

Requirements

Applicants indicating Biology & Biotechnology as their intended area of study will automatically be considered for the program. Selection by the Scholarship Committee will be based upon the applicant's academic performance in high school, leadership, extracurricular involvement and community service. In addition to the Scholars program, each BBTSP Scholar receives an academic merit-based scholarship. Scholarship amounts will vary, but typically range between $10,000 and $25,000, and are renewable for four years.

Families may be eligible for much more aid, based on financial need. To be considered for the scholarship, simply apply as a biology and biotechnology major. No special application is required. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply for need-based aid, please file the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE. See your guidance counselor or check in with Financial Aid at WPI (finaid@wpi.edu for details).

For more details visit Worcester Polytechnic Institute scholarship webpage