STEM Starter Academy Scholarship

The STCC STEM Starter Academy Scholarship is open to all current students enrolled in the STEM Starter Academy. Six (6) awards of $500 will be offered.

Requirements are as follows:
● Must be in good academic standing (Passing all Spring 2024) classes with C or better by midterm)
● Must be an active Spring 2024 STEM Starter Academy (SSA) Success Student (Attends events that are held, attends case management meetings, etc.)
● Must submit a letter of recommendation (Professional – no one personal). Example :Professor, High school teacher, employer, etc..

Write a short essay that describes why you wanted to major in a STEM program at STCC. How has STEM Starter Academy assisted you in your studies thus far?
(Choose ONE of the following)
Write a short essay that describes areas in your life where you demonstrated leadership in your lifetime.
Write a short essay about how you have overcome obstacles either through your school,social, or family life.

Award
$500.00
Deadline
03/14/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Write a short essay that describes why you wanted to major in a STEM program at STCC? How has the STEM program assisted you in your studies thus far? Then, select one of the following questions to incorporate into your answer: ● Write a short essay that describes areas in your life where you demonstrated leadership. ● Write a short essay about how you overcame obstacles in school social, or family life.
  2. Are you currently an active member in the STEM Center?
  3. Please request a letter of recommendation. You should notify this individual to expect an email regarding this request. Applicants are responsible for ensuring letters of recommendation are submitted by relevant deadlines.
  4. Are you in good academic standing or on the Dean's list?