Belton G. & Margaret T. Aldridge Scholarship in Tropical Biology Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Eligibility Requirements:Demonstrated financial need.
- Biology major
Overview
The Belton G. & Margaret T. Aldridge Scholarship in Tropical Biology offers financial support to undergraduate students majoring in biology, specifically those with financial need. This scholarship enables recipients to participate in study abroad programs in tropical regions, enhancing their academic experience. The selection process involves a review of applications by the Department of Biology, ensuring that deserving candidates are awarded this opportunity. This scholarship aims to promote education and research in tropical biology.
We often hear that one of your biggest concerns is how to fund your study abroad experience. This is certainly a valid consideration, and we want you to know that there is funding available! There are many scholarships designed specifically for education abroad.
There are several national scholarships, destination-based, and program-based scholarships, as well as databases for searching for study abroad scholarships. The Office of Study Abroad can guide you on the application process so please contact our office for assistance when applying to these scholarships.
Belton G. & Margaret T. Aldridge Scholarship in Tropical Biology
The Belton G. & Margaret T. Aldridge scholarship is intended for meritorious undergraduate students pursuing studies in tropical or subtropical biology who have demonstrated financial need. The Aldridge Scholarship can be used for students to participate in study abroad programs in the tropics run by the Department of Biology. The scholarship will be awarded based upon the Department of Biology review of competing applications.
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements:Demonstrated financial needBiology major
What University of Miami actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 237
- Total given
- $67.56M
- Median grant
- $74K
- Range
- $5,175–$5.43M
- By dollars: Florida 24%, New York 17%, California 9%. Top recipient cities: Miami, FL; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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