STEM Scholars

The STEM Scholars is a scholarship cohort funded by the SSA (STEM Starter Academy), a program of the Department of Higher Education.

Scholarship Details:

  • Scholars will receive two scholarships- each in the amount of $750- during the 2022-2023 academic year; one in the Fall semester and one in the Spring.
  • Scholars are required to attend one STEM group/event per month minimum. Events will vary in time and day to fit the availability of cohort members.
  • There will be opportunities for scholars to receive additional stipends in exchange for performing leadership duties (i.e.- moderating alum Q & As, leading group activities, etc).
  • The application is open to current STEM majors (see below for a list of qualifying majors) who currently have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (please submit a transcript from your previous institution if this is your first semester at GCC).

Eligible majors:

  • Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Computer Science (CSC), Engineering Science (EGS), Health Science (LAH), Environmental Conservation (LEN1), Farm and Food Systems (LFF), Mathematics (LMA), Plant and Soil Science (LPL), Pre-nursing (NUC), Science of Earth and the Environment (SEE).

Applications closed on Thursday, October 6th. Stay tuned for e-mail announcements of future opportunities!

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