The STEM Explorer Scholarship opportunity is open to first-generation students pursing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at Pierce College. Scholarship awardees may receive up to $1,500 for one year. Up to 10 applicants will be selected for the scholarship.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled at Pierce College
- Eligible for financial aid
- Pursuing a STEM degree
- First generation, preference will be given to students of color
Scholarship Details
Awardees may receive up to $1,500 in scholarship for one academic year. Award recipients will receive $500 for fall, winter and spring term by meeting the following requirements:
Term 1 Scholarship Award Requirements
- Selected for the scholarship
- Create a STEM education plan with your STEM Bound faculty advisor prior to the end of fall registration
Term 2 Award Requirements
- Participate in two advising meetings with your STEM Bound faculty advisor during fall term
- STEM degree educational plan is current
- Earn a minimum of 2.0 grade in all fall term courses
- Participate in a minimum of two STEM Bound Activities
Term 3 Award Requirements
- Attend two advising meetings with your STEM Bound faculty advisor during winter term
- Demonstrate progress on STEM degree Educational Plan
- STEM degree educational plan is current
- Earn a minimum of 2.0 grade in all winter term courses
- Participate in a minimum of two STEM Bound Activities
- With your STEM Bound faculty advisor complete a resume
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to Pierce College
- File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Complete and submit a STEM Explorer Scholarship Application