administering Program Office receives an application package, preliminary eligibility will be determined and highly qualified applicants will be interviewed. The Undergraduate Scholarship Program Committee at a regularly scheduled meeting will make final determination of awards upon review. Award Procedure: Priority will be given to applicants who are prior recipients. The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Committee will review, rank, and approve or disapprove applications submitted for program participation. Criteria, which determine competitive ranking for awards may include: (1) career goal in biomedical/biobehavioral research; (2) academic performance; and (3) letters of recommendation. A student s financial need alone does not affect selection. Applicants approved for award will be notified by the Program Director. The Secretary, and his/her designee will sign the service contract of approved applicants, provide a copy to the participant and under graduate institution notice of approved award amount. Payments for stipends and books may be made directly to the individual participant. Tuition and room/hoard payments are made to the college or university. Deadlines: Contact the Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The approximate time for approval/disapproval is three (3) months. Appeals: None. Renewals:
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