EVC BIOLOGY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
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BIOLOGY SCHOLARS
The Biology Scholars Program will not be accepting new students fall 2026. Please check back for a funding opportunity in 2027!
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:
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$10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per semester for up to 4 semesters)
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Paid Summer Internship Placement
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Supportive environment of other biology majors
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Transfer support
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Meeting working biologists
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Field trips to universities, biotech companies, and research facilities
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Social and networking events
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BIOL-014 Biology Career Planning Course
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Mentorship from EVC biology professors and EVC alumni
Program Requirements:
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Biology or General Studies (emphasis: natural science) major
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Enroll in 6 or more units at EVC
Got Questions? Reach out!
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.
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