Sabin Vaccine Institute Scholarship

The Award:

The Sabin Vaccine Institute is pleased to continue its scholarship to support and encourage undergraduate students interested in the fields of public health and vaccine research. The Sabin Vaccine Institute Scholarship will include a financial award of $10,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. We are committed to making the fields of vaccinology and public health accessible to underrepresented communities. Our scholarship provides an opportunity for talented students to pursue their education in the field of public health.

Applications are now closed for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Basis of the Award

The Award is available to continuing undergraduate students enrolled at historically Black colleges and universities in public health and life science programs to include, but not limited to:

• Animal Laboratory Science
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Health Education
• Health Management
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Public Health

Applicants should be in good standing with their university, with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0.

The Award Committee, comprised of Sabin employees, will select an awardee based upon review of their personal statement, reference letters and transcript.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

• Up to two letters of recommendation from academic or work referees
• Resume
• Most recent transcript, official are preferred but unofficial will be accepted where not available
• A written statement of 500 – 750 words summarizing your career goals, the importance of immunization and what Sabin’s mission to make vaccines more accessible, enable innovation, and expand immunization across the globe means to you.

Applications are now closed for the 2025-2026 school year.