If you’re a student studying a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field, or know one who is, we have a list of opportunities that may pique your interest. The nine scholarships below are all designed for STEM students, and each one offers a winning prize that can help pay for college costs. Review each scholarship’s details and be sure to apply by the stated deadline.
SAE Women-in-Automotive Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application, including two letters of recommendation that focus on academics and extra-curricular activities or employment
Eligibility: Open to college students with at least a 3.5 GPA and a maximum SAI of $15,000 as shown on FAFSA who are pursuing a degree in software engineering, electronics, electrical, mechatronics, or a similarly related engineering degree through attending a US ABET-accredited program
Amount: 13 winners will receive $5,000 each
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Website: https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/sae-women-in-automotive-scholarship-supported-by-android-auto-freshman
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
How to Apply: Submit an application including transcripts, tax documents, and one recommendation
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen studying engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science at a 4-year college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA
Amount: $10,000 awarded to up to 100 recipients
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html
Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 250 and 400 words on a technology that inspires you and how technology can make the world a better place
Eligibility: Open to women at any educational level and within any field of study who intend to enter a technical or non-technical career that leverages technology to make the world a better place
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/elevate-women-in-technology-scholarship/
AISES Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship
How to Apply: Submit an application, including a resume and letter of recommendation, and write five short essays based on the prompts about your skills and goals
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student studying one of the eligible STEM degrees including chemistry, mathematics, and electrical engineering and must be an enrolled member of a recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village, or a Native Hawaiian or a decedent from a Native Hawaiian, or a Pacific Islander or a decedent from a Pacific Islander, or an Indigenous person of Canada; must be an AISES member and have at least a 3.0 GPA
Amount: $5,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships/intel
AFCEA STEM Teacher Graduate Scholarship
How to Apply: Submit an application, including a transcript and two letters of recommendation, and provide responses to several short-answer questions
Eligibility: Must be a graduate-level candidate taking at least two semester-equivalent courses per term at an accredited U.S. college or university and majoring in education for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects in a U.S. school in grades K-12 with at least a 3.5 GPA
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Website: https://www.afcea.org/stem-teacher-scholarships
AFCEA STEM Major Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
How to Apply: Submit one application, including a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and responses to several questions, to be considered for any of the four AFCEA STEM Major Scholarships for which you are qualified: STEM Major Scholarship, Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, Cyber Security Scholarship, and Student Member Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as a sophomore or junior full time in a four-year college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA majoring in a STEM field
Amount: Between $2,500 and $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Website: https://www.afcea.org/stem-majors-scholarships
PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay of at least 1,200 words on one of the essay topics: blockchain, metaverse, tokenization, or big data and machine learning
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a field of study related to science, technology, engineering, math, economics, or business at a college or university
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 5, 2024
Website: https://pixelplex.io/scholarship/
GeneTex Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application, including transcripts, and write an essay of 500 words or less on what made you want to pursue a STEM major
Eligibility: Must be a current college or graduate student majoring in a STEM field
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: July 12, 2024
Website: https://www.genetex.com/Article/Company/Index/Scholarship
Tuition Solution Scholarship for STEM Students
How to Apply: Write an essay of no more than 250 words on how your passion for STEM started and how this scholarship will help you fulfill your dreams
Eligibility: Must be a current high school junior or senior, college student, or graduate student majoring in, or planning to major in, a STEM field
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Website: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/tuition-solution-scholarship-for-stem-students/
Scholarships should be considered a small—yet still important—source of revenue for college. Data shows that most families pay for college using parent and student income, savings, and loans. Most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. In addition to looking for scholarships to help pay for college, families should apply for financial aid and consider saving in a dedicated college savings account.
