The Novartis Science Scholarship recognizes the value of undergraduate research for science majors in developing skills and competencies beyond the classroom. By supporting students engaged in research, textbook and classroom lessons are reinforced. Scholarship recipients are offered a transformative experience that includes collaborative work and an opportunity to build critical thinking skills. Applicants must be enrolled at any ICUNJ member college or university. They must be majoring in a field of science; and be conducting or planning to conduct independent scientific research. All Novartis Science Scholarship applicants must submit a brief explanation of the scientific research project they are conducting or are planning to conduct. Applicant's plans for independent research will be given special consideration in the application review process. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.