Scholars in the program enjoy the benefits of:
- Award of $5000 supplement to the normal graduate school stipend for each of up to 5 years
- Onetime payment of $3000 to defray relocation and housing costs
- GSBS-paid health insurance
- Peer-to-peer mentoring by other Presidential Scholars and peers
- Meet and host world renowned scientists for seminars/colloquia/group discussions
- Participate in scientific enrichment and social activities
- Interact and work in partnership with the Presidential Scholars Steering Committee to further the high quality of the Presidential Scholars Program
- Contribute to the discourse of the Scholars Program through presentations, publications, collaborative projects and other means
- Provide and participate in professional development of the UTMB community
- Work with faculty mentors to identify and obtain independent funding