Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship

The Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offering $3000 annually to students enrolled in Life Sciences programs. Applications are due by July 31, 2026 and must be submitted on behalf of the student to fatsr@nccommunitycolleges.edu.

Student Eligibility Requirements

Qualifying applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes.
Be enrolled in one of the programs listed below:
Clinical Research Associate (A45190)
Facility Maintenance Technology (A50190)
Biotechnology – Bioanalytical Laboratory Technology (A20100)
Biotechnology – Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology (A20100)
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements of the community college. Must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA at the end of each semester.
Continuous enrollment in one of the listed programs for the duration of the scholarship at the college where enrolled at the time of the scholarship award.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov
Complete the NCCCS application for the Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences scholarship.
Submit an essay explaining your interest in life science field of study, your goals after graduation, and how the scholarship will help you financially.
Late applications may not be considered.