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Anthony L. Byrd Higher Educational Fund Scholarships

Medical Scholarships

Life Sciences Scholarships

Life Sciences Scholarships

Award: Five (5) $1,000 medical scholarships


Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in 2026 who intend to pursue a college major in biology, chemistry, or anatomy in pursuit of becoming a medical doctor are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. This opportunity is available for both U.S. and international students attending U.S.-based schools.




Applications Open: 1/15/2026

Close Date: 3/16/2026 11:59PM (EST)

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Life Sciences Scholarships

Life Sciences Scholarships

Life Sciences Scholarships

Award: Three (3) $1,000 awards in the field of life sciences


Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in 2026 who plan to pursue a college major in life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, marine biology, and kinesiology, are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. This opportunity is available to both U.S. and international students attending U.S.-based schools.



Applications Open: 1/15/2026

Close Date: 3/16/2026 11:59PM (EST)

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STEM Scholarships

Life Sciences Scholarships

STEM Scholarships

Award: Three (3) $1,000 awards in the STEM fields


Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in 2026 who are planning to major in a STEM field, including engineering, architecture, technology, computer engineering, and mathematics are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Applicants may be U.S. or international students attending U.S.-based schools.



Applications Open: 1/15/2026

Close Date: 3/16/2026 11:59PM (EST)

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Your Path to Recognition, Scholarship Opportunities, and Success

Take advantage of scholarship opportunities to help you reach your potential and pay for college. College scholarships, including life sciences scholarships, medical scholarships, and STEM scholarships, are available to all students pursuing education in these fields.


Please read the eligibility requirements along with the appropriate open and close dates for each scholarship. Check out the programs frequently, as our life sciences scholarships, medical scholarships, and STEM scholarships open and close throughout the year. Please note that applicants may not win more than one scholarship per calendar year. All ALB scholarship winners are eligible to compete for an ALB Grant.


Scholarship awards are intended to help with educational expenses such as college tuition, room and board, campus fees, and more. Scholarship funds will be disbursed in the same year they are awarded. For graduating high school seniors, funds will be sent directly to your chosen university upon graduation and enrollment.


Have questions about scholarships? Check out our Scholarships FAQs.

Tips for applying for Scholarships

Tips and advice

What recipients are saying...

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Arianna Pondexter

2024 Medical Scholarship recipient

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Arianna Pondexter

2024 STEM Scholarship recipient

Ariel Pondexter

Arianna Pondexter

Ariel Pondexter

2024 General Scholarship recipient

Scholarships FAQ's

Please reach us at info@albhighered.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

ALB is proud to offer scholarships annually, catering to high school graduating students. To increase your chances of securing financial support, we strongly advise students to apply for the scholarships they are eligible for as soon as possible. Please monitor the Open and Closing dates for each scholarship.


Select the scholarship that you are interested in applying for and click on the "Apply Here" button associated with it. Once you've done that, complete the Student Information form and submit it. 


ALB scholarships for high school graduates are available on our website and will provide an opening date for when you can apply. To apply for a scholarship with us, students should follow a set of steps to ensure a thorough and competitive application. Here’s a guide: 


1) Explore Available Scholarships 

2) Review Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be aware that our scholarships are program specific.

3) Prepare Required Documents: 

  • Such as official transcript, resume, professional headshot, letter of recommendation(s), and any additional materials

4) Write personal essays: 

  • Please follow the listed word count and review your application thoroughly for any grammar or spelling mistakes. 

5) Secure Letters of Recommendation: 

  • Students can request up to 2 and cannot submit their own letters of reference. Recommenders will have to submit the letters through the online scholarship platform. 

6) Apply online: 

  • Complete the scholarship application online through the our portal. Ensure that all required information and documents are submitted before the deadline. Once you do, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been successfully submitted.


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