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DNA Day Essay Contest

Verified August 14, 2026

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
March 14, 2027 211 days left
Essay
Required
Min GPA
None

DNA Day Essay Contest is a $1,000 scholarship open to students nationwide. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a high school student. Essay about the following is required: For one complex human trait of your choosing, identify and explain the contributions of at least one genetic factor and one environmental factor. How does this interplay lead to a phenotype?

How to Apply

Apply directly through The American Society of Human Genetics's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 14, 2027 deadline.

Apply at ashg.org →

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