EVC BIOLOGY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

BIOLOGY SCHOLARS APPLICATION IS OPEN!
Applications due 11/1/2025

Apply now: https://forms.gle/55mrrasDduSvfwgf7

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EVC Biology Scholars is an NSF-funded scholarship program and learning community at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, California. Prospective scholars apply in the fall to start the program with their cohort each spring.

Benefits Include:

$10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per semester for up to 4 semesters)
Paid Summer Internship Placement
Supportive environment of other biology majors
Transfer support
Meeting working biologists
Field trips to universities, biotech companies, and research facilities
Social and networking events
BIOL-014 Biology Career Planning Course
Mentorship from EVC biology professors and EVC alumni

Program Requirements:

Biology or General Studies (emphasis: natural science) major
Enroll in 6 or more units at EVC

Got Questions? Reach out!

EVC Bio Scholars Program Drop-In Info Sessions

Talk to Dr. Darcy Ernst in-person or online!

Every Thursday in October from 12 pm - 2 pm

In SQ-151 or https://sjeccd-edu.zoom.us/j/83877827559

Email darcy.ernst at evc.edu

LEARNING BY DOING

SCHOLARS COHORT

GRADUATION AND TRANSFER SUPPORT

BIOL-014

Head Smart into the Sciences

Biology 14 is a new course designed to teach 1st and 2nd year science students about college and career pathways in Biology. It is taught by 3 fun Biology professors and our goal is to help students do their best in science courses.

Some of the topics we will cover are:

· Building community with students and faculty

· Successful study tips and the biology of learning

· Preparation for taking college science lab classes

· High paying science careers in the Bay Area

· Applying and transferring to universities with scholarships

· Field trip to a university and research biology laboratory

Biology majors who take this class are qualified to apply for the Biology Scholars Program and the prestigious $10,000 scholarship from the National Science Foundation.