Georgia Tech BEST Scholars

Current GT BIOL, CHEM, BCHM, BME, and CHBE undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in an exciting opportunity to participate in the Georgia Tech Biomolecular Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Scholars Program. This program provides scholarship support to financially-needy Georgia Tech undergraduates majoring in biological studies (ie. chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering).

For Fall 2010, sixteen incoming Georgia Tech undergraduates will be selected as BEST scholars as well as 6-8 continuing students (mentors). BEST Scholars may receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 for the academic year. Scholars beyond the first year of fellowship support are expected to reside in an assigned living-learning community of GT housing with BEST freshmen scholars (i.e. likely Woodruff dorm) and participate in a mentoring role of entering students.

If you wish to be considered for this scholarship and serve as a mentor in the BEST program, be sure to complete the following application AND the 2010-2011 FAFSA by March 10, 2010:



Georgia Tech BEST program is funded by the National Science Foundation and supports students towards successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). STEM graduates are expected to embark on a productive and successful career utilizing skills learned as part of the program.

Personal statement, transcripts, and financial aid information will be carefully considered by the BEST selection committee in selection of finalists. Awards are expected in March/April 2010.

Note: If you are currently applying to reside on-campus next year(GT housing deadline is March 1), please proceed with your own preferences for housing. If offered the BEST scholarship and you accept the scholarship, we would change your housing assignment to GT BEST Dorm (likely Woodruff Dorm).