How to Apply for STEM

Generally, applying for an S-STEM [Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics] grant can seem obtrusive, and overwhelming. This guide has been created to give you [the Grantee] an overview of certain criteria that might be requested during this process. Please keep in mind that Grant Application Processes can vary from School-to-School. Contact your institution of choice for further information about its S-STEM policies.

Application Questions -

A request for your High School / G.E.D. Center information might look like –
School Name
Year
State
Cumulative G.P.A. (G.P.A. Requirements vary – please contact your institution for further information)
Previous College (If Applicable)
School – Cumulative G.P.A.

Citizenship –
US Citizen
US National
Refugee
Permanent Alien

If you are Currently Enrolled at the institution at which you are applying for the S-STEM –
Full-Time
Part-Time

What is your Goal?
Degree
Certificate

Program of Study –
This is where you will choose your Program Course under the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics subsections.
Examples include, but are not limited to-
Biological Studies
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Design Drafting Technology
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Mathematics Education
Physical Sciences
Etc.

Are you going to be Employed while earning your Education?
Yes
No

If yes – how many hours per week? – 5/10/15/20/25/30/35/40+

Are you currently in an Internship? If yes, is it paid, or un-paid?
Paid
Unpaid

Ethnicity
African-American
American-Indian
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic or Latino
White

You might be asked if you have any Disabilities.
Hearing Impaired
Vision Impaired
Hearing & Vision Impaired
Learning Disability
Mobility / Orthopedic Impairment

Personal Letter - After you have supplied this general information you might be requested to submit a personal letter. This letter should outline your goals, both on an educational and a career level. Examples of content you should include in this letter are:

Career Plans – Where are you going to take your education after you’ve received it?

Educational Plans – Why have you chosen your course of study. What is your interest.

Community Participation – After school Activities – Clubs, Volunteer, Work, PTA, Sports).

Work/Military Experience

Honors and Awards.

Financial Aid Forms – If you do not currently have a Financial Aid plan setup, you’ll need to request one from a Private, Public, Local, State or Federal Sector. You will [most likely] be required to submit a Financial-Aid Application to the educational institution of your choice.

Letter of Recommendation – A Letter of Recommendation is much like your ‘References’. You’d want to garner the support of as many prior instructors as possible. If you don’t have any previous instructors you can get in contact with, or, simply don’t have any, you may utilize a contact you feel can outline and summarize your academic abilities. This could be a Coach, a Trainer, your Tutor or any individual in a position of hierarchy that can attest to your personal and educational ethics.

Transcripts – Likely the last step in the process of Applying for an S-STEM If you have Transcripts from previous Universities, or your High School Transcripts, you’ll need to include these in your Application Packet. Please, DO NOT modify these documents, as there are highly relevant to your obtaining a scholarship in STEM.

Now that you have a one-up on the application process you should proceed to make a decision on your institution of choice, and further contact them for specific details. For more information regarding the Application Process and all S-STEM related questions, please visit the National Science Board.