Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates Grant

The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates provides $2,000 to support students pursuing biochemistry and molecular biology, especially those from diverse backgrounds. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents, enrolled full-time in accredited institutions, and members of ASBMB. This scholarship aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical workforce and encourage ongoing engagement in scientific activities. Applications are open to all qualified candidates, with a focus on underrepresented groups.

The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates offers financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and enhance the diversity of science. Students whose social, educational or economic background adds to the diversity of the biomedical workforce or who show commitment to enhancing academic success of underrepresented students are eligible. It is expected that scholarship recipients remain engaged in ASBMB activities, even after the completion of the scholarship.
The scholarship provides $2,000 toward undergraduate tuition and related educational costs (e.g. room and board, books and supplies, etc.) for one academic year and can be applied to fall or spring tuition bills of the year following scholarship award notification. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded each academic year. Applications by individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged, although all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, ethnicity or national origin.
The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates is named in honor of Dr. Marion Sewer, professor of pharmacology at the University of California, San Diego, and former deputy chair of the ASBMB Minority Affairs Committee, now named the Maximizing Access Committee. Dr. Sewer was a role model for students at all stages and was deeply committed to service within the scientific community.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates must:Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident at the time of application. Students with DACA status also are eligible. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year institution located in the U.S. or U.S. territories. High school seniors are eligible to apply.Be an ASBMB member at the time of application. Undergraduates and high school students can join the ASBMB directly. Undergraduates also have the option of joining an ASBMB Student Chapter at a participating institution.Declare a Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology major, or related discipline.Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be an ASBMB member at the time of application.

Ineligibility

Foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on a visa are not eligible.