Applications are invited for STEM Scholarship to financially needy students. Scholarship is available for full-time students acquiring their associate’s degrees and/or facilitating their transfer to four-year institutions for continued STEM studies. Under-represented groups, women, and veterans interested in pursuing a degree in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive a scholarship award of $4,350 each year, for up to two years. The application deadline is November 2, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in STEM majors (biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, technology, or math).
Course Level: Scholarship is available for full-time students acquiring their associate’s degrees and/or facilitating their transfer to four-year institutions for continued STEM studies.
Scholarship Provider: Mercer County Community College (MCCC), supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Incoming and current MCCC students who have recently declared or plan to declare a major in STEM (biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, technology, or math) are encouraged to apply. Under-represented groups, women, and veterans interested in pursuing a degree in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply. Submission of a FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be required to demonstrate financial need. Students interested in applying for the SAMS program must:
-Declare a STEM major
-Be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits per semester)
-Have a minimum GPA of 2.8
-Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee alien.

Scholarship Open for International Students: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or refugees alien are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Scholarship Description: Mercer County Community College (MCCC), supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is pleased to announce the establishment of an S-STEM Scholarship Program (Scholarships for Advancing Mercer STEM Students (SAMS)). This five year, $600,000 program is designed to provide scholarships to financially needy STEM majors (biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, technology, or math) and support these students for two years in acquiring their associate’s degrees and/or facilitating their transfer to four-year institutions for continued STEM studies.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for a period of two years.

What does it cover? Applicants will receive a scholarship award of $4,350 each year, for up to two years.

Notification: Selected finalists will be contacted for a face-to-face interview with the Selection Committee.

How to Apply: Students interested in the SAMS program should:
-Complete a SAMS student application.
-Submit a one-page personal essay (up to 300 words), describing your academic and career plans.
-Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from either a teacher or professional (STEM field preferred)
-Provide either Accuplacer, SAT, or ACT scores in Math, English, and Reading.
-Submit an unofficial copy of your transcript.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 2, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application