Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates 2025

Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates

Eligibility

• To be eligible for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, or have DACA status.
• Foreign nationals on a visa are not eligible.
• Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories. High school seniors are also eligible.
• Be a current member of the ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). Undergraduates and high school students can join directly, or undergraduates can join through an ASBMB Student
• Chapter at a participating institution.
• Declare a Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology major, or a related discipline.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit the following materials as part of their application:
• College major or intended major
• List of leadership and extracurricular activities
• List of honors and awards
• Current GPA
• Unofficial academic transcript
• Demographic information
• Short statements (with specified word limits):Research Interests/Career Goals (250 words max)
• Commitment to Enhance Diversity in Science (250 words max)
• Financial Need (150 words max)

Examples of Research Interests/Career Goals:

• Interests in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (e.g., cancer biology, genetics, neurobiology)
• Career goals may include attending graduate or medical school, becoming an academic professor, entrepreneurship, or pursuing other biomedical workforce-related careers.
• Examples of Commitment to Enhance Diversity in Science:
• Engagement in diversity outreach activities
• Involvement with marginalized or underserved groups
• Research on diversity-related topics
• Holding inclusive leadership roles or advocating for diversity within the community or institution

Examples of Financial Need:

• Low family income, unforeseen financial hardships, or high education costs
• Responsibility for sibling or family educational expenses
• Independent student status with minimal or no family support