Program Overview
Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc. is a Christian-based company that focuses on researching and developing products for consumer health. The overall mission of the scholarship program is to recruit qualified students interested in gaining experience and an understanding of nutraceutical research. The goal of this laboratory-based biological research program is to expose students to laboratory research directed toward understanding the biological activity of natural compounds. Interns apply state-of-the-art technology in their own research projects under the direction of the Translational Research Lab Director. Research projects focus on how natural compounds can help to support wellness on the cellular level. Scientific approaches include Real-time PCR to measure gene expression, Western blot analysis, and ELISAs to observe changes in protein expression and cellular signaling.
Nutramax is offering a $10,000 scholarship for one student to participate in this meaningful research and application opportunity. The selected recipient will travel to Edgewood, Maryland to conduct research at Nutramax Laboratories during the LUCOM-designated research elective period of June 29 – July 24, 2020. Nutramax will provide housing and a daily stipend for the duration of the internship. Upon successful completion of the research requirements, the scholarship will be applied to the student’s second year of medical school. All applications will be reviewed by the LUCOM Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee, and applicants will be notified of the decision by mid-April.
Application Guidelines
Application and deadline: Download and complete the Nutramax Scholarship Application. The application must be signed by hand and submitted with all required documentation by Monday, March 23, 2020. Applications can be submitted in person to the LUCOM Financial Aid Office or by email at LUCOMFinancialAid@liberty.edu.
Eligibility
- Must be a full-time first-year student at LUCOM to apply.
- Must be in good standing academically and professionally.
- Must demonstrate financial need as reported on the 2019-2020 FAFSA.
Additional Requirements
- Must submit a statement of intention to utilize the practice of osteopathic medicine as a key component of the applicant’s personal Christian ministry to patients in the United States.
- Must submit a 500-word essay describing, “Why Dietary Supplements are an Important Part of Osteopathic Medicine.”
- Must submit a resume or CV, including any previous research or scholarly activity.
Obligations
- The recipient must commit to participate in a research elective at Nutramax Laboratories during the LUCOM-designated research elective period. Housing and a daily stipend will be provided by the donor in addition to the scholarship funds described above.
- The recipient shall assign to the donor any and all intellectual property and research related to or otherwise developed during the research internship.
- The recipient will be required, as a component of the research internship, to prepare a research poster, case report, scholarly article or summative report to be presented to the College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as the Nutramax administration.
- The recipient must acknowledge and agree that the scholarship funds will be revoked if the recipient does not follow through and complete the commitments outlined above and will be responsible for repaying any resulting balance.
About Nutramax Laboratories
Since 1992, Christian-based Nutramax Laboratories has been developing products for people and their pets. Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc., located in Edgewood, Maryland, focuses on researching and developing products to promote consumer health. Located in Lancaster, South Carolina, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. researches and develops high-quality products to support animal health. Nutramax Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures products in both the South Carolina and Maryland locations.