Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship

Scholarships will be distributed annually. Students participating in a full-time curriculum degree program of 12 hours or more per semester will receive $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) to cover tuition, fees, and books.

To qualify, the applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be residents of North Carolina and eligible for in-state tuition
Be enrolled in life science courses in one of the following programs:
Agricultural Biotechnology
Biopharmaceutical Technology
Biotechnology
Bioprocess Technology
Clinical Trials Research Associate
Facility Maintenance Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Maintain a cumulative grade point average at or above the level required for graduation
Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship at the college where they were enrolled at the time of the scholarship award
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.studentaid.gov. Preference may be given to students with limited financial aid from other programs.
Complete the NC Community Colleges General Scholarship Application form. Contact your local community college for more information.
Submit an essay stating why they are interested in the life science field of study, their goals once they have completed the course of study, and how the scholarship will help them financially.