Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship in Biology

Brief Description

The Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship in Biology is a highly competitive scholarship program offered by California State University Northridge (CSUN) to support students pursuing a degree in biology.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is exclusively offered by CSUN, one of the leading public universities in California known for its top-ranked biology programs.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in biology at CSUN.

Number of Awards

Every year, the Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship awards five outstanding students with a $10,000 scholarship each.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all students, regardless of their nationality or citizenship. However, preference is given to students from underrepresented communities in the field of biology.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Each awardee of the scholarship will receive a $10,000 scholarship towards their tuition expenses at CSUN. This can help cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in biology at CSUN.
2. Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
3. Demonstrate financial need.
4. Be able to provide two letters of recommendation from professors or academic advisors.
5. Submit a personal statement outlining their academic interests, achievements, and career goals in the field of biology.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, interested students must submit their application through the CSUN scholarships portal. Along with the application form, students must provide their transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statement. The application deadline is March 1st, and all required documents must be submitted by this date.

Official Website

To learn more about the Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship in Biology and to apply, visit the official CSUN scholarship website.