The Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is accepting applications for the 2016-17 academic year.
The Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is accepting applications for the 2016-17 academic year.
The S-STEM Program supports academically talented and highly motivated students from economically disadvantaged families to complete STEM degrees in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, marine science, mathematics, natural science or physics. The application deadline is Tuesday.
The S-STEM Program provides each scholar with a $20,000 scholarship for four years of their undergraduate studies (up to $5,000 per year) while they maintain a good academic standing in their STEM major. The program also integrates and expands existing educational services for STEM students at UH-Hilo.
“We are very pleased with the success of our first cohort, accepted in S-STEM in Fall 2015,” said Raina “Reni” Ivanova, professor of mathematics, principal investigator and director of the program. “Our scholars came from different cultural and academic backgrounds.
“Along with the kama‘aina students from the Big Island and Oahu, we have scholars who traveled thousands of miles, from places like Montana and Saipan, to join us at UH-Hilo. With the S-STEM support, they are able to pursue their dream careers in STEM.
“We are very proud of their progress. Our S-STEM team and I look forward to welcoming our second cohort in Fall 2016.”
For more information about eligibility requirements and an application form, visit hilo.hawaii.edu/affiliates/s-stem, call 932-7587 or email mmellott@hawaii.edu.