SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry
Offered by Idaho State University / National Science Foundation
- Award
- $10,000
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Who can apply
- Fields of study
- Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5 unweighted
- Enrollment
- Full-time
- Financial need
- Required — expect to file the FAFSA
Conditions worth reading twice
Transfer students pursuing science majors. Not eligible for students intending to enter health professional programs (pharmacy, medical, dental). Minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 required. Cohort-based program with commitment to participate in program activities required.
Essay prompt
Recorded from the provider's application. Read the prompt before you write anything — most rejected essays answer a different question.
- Essay describing interest and motivations to study biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemistry and why you want to pursue a career or graduate school in this area; include statement of interest in and commitment to cohort-based transfer student success program, program activities, and transfer student community
Keeping it after year one
2-3 years contingent on program participation and academic progress
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry deadline?
February 1, 2026 (rolling). That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Idaho State University / National Science Foundation's own page. A rolling deadline is not a hard cutoff — that date is the cycle ScholarDuck captured, so check Idaho State University / National Science Foundation's page for the current one.
How much is the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry worth?
Up to $10,000. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Does the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry application require an essay?
ScholarDuck recorded 1 essay prompt on Idaho State University / National Science Foundation's application. It reads: Essay describing interest and motivations to study biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemistry and why you want to pursue a career or graduate school in this area; include statement of interest in and commitment to cohort-based transfer student success program, program activities, and transfer student community. That is what we captured rather than their full instructions, so confirm on their page — and read the prompt itself before you write anything, because most rejected essays answer a different question.
Who is eligible for the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry?
Fields of study: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry. Minimum GPA: 2.5 unweighted. Enrollment: Full-time. Financial need: Required — expect to file the FAFSA. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from Idaho State University / National Science Foundation's page — a summary of what they publish, not their complete rules. Read their own page before you apply.
Is the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry renewable?
Yes. 2-3 years contingent on program participation and academic progress. Renewal conditions are set by Idaho State University / National Science Foundation and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the SPARK a FIRE Transfer Scholarship - Biology/Chemistry?
Through Idaho State University / National Science Foundation. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Idaho State University / National Science Foundation page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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