NEXTGEN LIFE SCIENCES

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

SPONSORED BY ARE

The Maryland Tech Council is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., ARE Scholars is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 scholastic year. The Alexandria Scholars Program is dedicated to helping high school students reach their full potential by offering opportunities to explore STEM education. New to the program in 2025, ARE is offering a scholarship designed for those interested in careers in the life sciences industry without pursuing a traditional college path. The program provides exposure to alternative career pathways through practical learning opportunities, equipping students with essential skills in biotechnology, lab operations, and industry fundamentals. By bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness, the program empowers students to confidently step into the thriving life sciences ecosystem with the skills and knowledge needed for success. The scholarships are offered to 8 students in the amount of $5,000 to be applied to a 6-week training initiative provided by BioHub Maryland.

Course Description

• NextGen Life Sciences Scholarship program is a 6-week training initiative aimed at advancing Maryland's biomanufacturing sector through training. After completing this training, participants will have the skills required for entry-level roles in biomanufacturing. 
• This program offers a combination of lecture and hands-on practical training at the BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County, where experienced industry trainers will provide instruction at our state-of-art training facilities. This program is designed to assist Maryland high school graduates in recognizing their transferable skills, acquiring new knowledge, and exploring career opportunities in Maryland's rapidly growing biomanufacturing sector. 
• Delivered over six weeks, the NextGen Life Sciences Scholarship Program will deliver training that will provide participants with the following technical skills and knowledge: working aseptically, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), following Good Documentation Practices (GDP), gowning for work in a biomanufacturing environment, cleaning a biomanufacturing environment, use of the basic and foundational equipment common in operator roles, knowledge and understanding of equipment used in a biomanufacturing environment, and understanding the various roles and processes in a biomanufacturing environment.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria

• Applicants must have graduated from a Maryland high school in Spring 2025 with no plans to attend a college or university.
• Applicants must have a minimum of GPA of 3.0 upon graduation with submission of transcripts.
• Applicants must have an interest in life sciences and/or biomanufacturing.
• Applicants must plan to attend 6-week training course at the BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County. Scholarship is nontransferable.
• Recipients must be able to accept the scholarship in person at Maryland Tech Council’s Industry Awards Celebration on May 21, 2025, at 6:30PM at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Materials for Application

• Completed application form.
• Students must include the letter of recommendation in their application package submission.
• School transcript (a current, unofficial transcript will suffice)
• Essay (500–1,000 words) that addresses the following prompts (essay/personal statement)
• Why do you want to attend this biomanufacturing course?
• How will this course help you achieve your career goals?
• What interests you about biomanufacturing?

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by 11:59pm. Winners will be contacted April 30, 2025.