About the Scholarships
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Scholarships offered by the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) are paid, 12-week research experiences offered to undergraduate students during the fall and spring semesters for their research or creative activity.
Note: These scholarships were previously offered as the HERC (Higher Education Research Council) Fellowships and the URCA (Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity) Grants. Both these opportunities will now be offered through a single application process that is described below.
These scholarships are open to ALL majors, giving students the opportunity to gain meaningful research skills with a faculty mentor while working on a research or creative activity project. Recipients of the scholarship MUST have a faculty mentor nominate them for the scholarship. Selected recipients receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in installments. They are also required to present their research or a reflection of their creative activity.
Note that scholarship funding is limited and the selection process is competitive.
Apply for the IFITS Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Scholarship
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Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Scholarships: Information and dates
Application Eligibility
All undergraduate students in ANY MAJOR can apply:
- Be enrolled at Boise State for the semester for which you are applying.
- Plan to conduct research or creative activity during the semester for which you are applying. For example, if you plan to be working on your research project during Fall 2024, apply in late February-March 2024 (look at the ‘Important Dates’ tab for exact dates) to be eligible for the Fall 2024 award.
- Projects by student organizations and clubs are NOT eligible.
- The IFITS Undergraduate Research Scholarship is part of a student’s financial aid package. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must have space in their financial aid package to receive this award. If you are unsure about your status, please be sure to connect with us to go over eligibility.