S-STEM Scholarship
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) is a federal program that funds scholarships for academically talented low-income students.
The NSF provided a $1.5 million grant to Sacred Heart University to be used for student scholarships in engineering and computer science programs. Each student selected for the scholarship can receive up to $9,500 per year for four years.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, you need to…
- Be Pell Grant-eligible
- Be a first-year student in one of the six programs in the School of Computer Science & Engineering
- Have a high school and, if applicable, college GPA of at least 3.0
- Submit a 500-word essay on academic and professional goals and the value of an S-STEM scholarship
- Submit your transcript
- Provide two letters of recommendation (1 of them from a STEM teacher)
Benefits
- Up to $9,500 annual scholarship for four years
- Waived Welch fees
- Free pre-fall program
- Additional academic support during the semester
- Peer and faculty mentoring
- Support of a small cohort of students
- Paid summer internships
- Access to high-quality internships and research opportunities
For the first three years, there will be eight students chosen per year. If you receive the grant, it is encouraged that you participate in community service as a paid internship by the grant. This can be done as a STEM mentor at a Bridgeport nonprofit organization or in your hometown.
More Information
For any questions about the scholarship, contact Tolga Kaya or Professor Kevin Bowlyn.