STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM Scholarships are a form of financial assistance and do not usually need to be repaid.
There are plenty of STEM-related jobs available but not enough qualified applicants to fill those jobs. In an effort to increase the number of qualified workers in the workforce, many companies, organizations, and foundations provide STEM scholarships to encourage students to pursue STEM majors. There are STEM Scholarships specifically to help women and underrepresented students succeed in these traditionally underrepresented disciplines. There is an increasing number of Stem Scholarships for Females and minority students.
STEM awards and scholarships range in value from $500-$15,000 or more. Students who apply for STEM Scholarships must be enrolled in a major or program related to the STEM fields. Some STEM scholarships may accept applicants in different majors such as business or literature and will have specific eligibility requirements and deadlines. You can find specific eligibility requirements on the scholarship providers website or application form.
Here are 20 general STEM Scholarships below you can apply for this year. Plus our guide to over 600 discipline-specific scholarships:
STEM Scholarships Guide
20 general STEM
150+ Sciences
200+ Technology
250+ Engineering
Mathematic scholarships
20 STEM Scholarships:
Aysen Tunca Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: March 15th
Eligibility: Open to female undergraduate students majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field, excelling in her studies, and demonstrating significant potential.
Url: https://www.spsnational.org/scholarships/tunca
MPower Women in STEM Scholarship
Amount: Up to $6000
Deadline: January 15th
Eligibility: Scholarships awarded annually to female international/DACA students who are currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at a program MPOWER supports in the United States or Canada.
Url: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem#womeninstem
RevPart 2023 STEM Scholarship
Amount: $250-$1000
Deadline: December 31st
Eligibility: Any student majoring in a STEM field that is attending an accredited college may apply.
Url: https://revpart.com/scholarship/
AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: December 31st
Eligibility: Enrolled in STEM field. Underrepresented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by: gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality and other non-visible differences. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Url: https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/321/
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: January 10th
Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0+ and must be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study, pursuing a certificate or degree in a non-medical STEM or business-related field. Be female (any race) or underrepresented minority and be a resident of a qualifying state. Please see website for more details.
Url: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/american-water/
The Snapology Steam Studies Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Deadline: April 30th
Eligibility: (1) $2500 Scholarship awarded to female at the sole discretion of the review panel based on the response to essay question and an expressed interest in pursuing a STEAM Education
Url: https://www.snapology.com/scholarships
GMIS Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: April 30th
Elligibility: National – Any graduating high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, from a traditionally underserved or underrepresented group in science, technology, engineering, math or health.
Url: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for STEM Majors
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 30th
Eligibility: High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates as well as international students can apply. Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the Fall semester. Intended major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields.
Url: https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-stem-majors
Battelle/NOGLSTP Out To Innovate Scholarships
Amount: $5000
Deadline: First Saturday of June
Eligibility: Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited college or university. Maintenance of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the entirety of college/university enrollment. A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ inclusion and visibility. Students must be eligible for fall term registration and must not be under disciplinary sanction.
Url: https://noglstp.org/programs-projects/scholarships/
Atkins Foundation Scholarship for Women and Minorities in STEM
Amount: $2000
Deadline: March 31st, October 31st
Eligibility: The program is available to female students and students of African-American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. A US citizen or permanent resident. A junior or senior, full-time, day-time student at an accredited and approved college or university.Enrolled in contiguous fall and spring semesters, carrying a minimum of 12 credits and earning a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester.Working towards a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering or math with at least 60 credits of college work prior to the submission of the application.
Url: https://careers.snclavalin.com/scholarship
HoshizakiIceMaker.com Supporting STEM Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: June 30th
Eligibility: An applicant must: Be an undergraduate college student or high school senior. Have a cumulative minimum of 3.0 GPA. Maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per college term. Be a declared major in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematic field of study. Demonstrate passion for STEM subjects, strong moral character, and leadership ability. Reside in the U.S. attend a U.S. university, and be legally declared as a U.S. citizen.
Url: https://hoshizakiicemaker.com/stem-scholarship
Simform STEM Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 15th
Eligibility: Open to U.S. permanent resident or residing U.S. resident or be stationed overseas due to active U.S. military duty. Pursuing a STEM field. Freshman or full-time student enrolled in their current university.
Url: https://www.simform.com/scholarship/
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Award: $40,000
Deadline: January 20th
Eligibility: High school senior in the U.S. who is enrolled in or has completed a dual degree course where computer science, engineering or robotics is the subject. Planning on majoring in STEM Field. Authorized to work in U.S. Minimum 2.3 GPA. Must demonstrate financial need. Please visit website for more details.
Url: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships
BHW Group STEM Scholarship
Award: $3000
Deadline: April 15th
Eligibility: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math during the 2023 school year.
Url: https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship
The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
Award: Up to $3000 (20-40 available)
Deadline: May
Eligibility: awarded annually to a male, US citizen who attends an accredited institution in the United States and is majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Sciences.
Url: http://www.poisefoundation.org/the-hubertus-wv-willems-scholarship-for-male-students
Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship
Award: $4000
Deadline: April 1st
Eligibility: 1. Applicant must be a full time undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college that awards Bachelor of Science or Arts degrees. 2. Major must be Engineering, Math or Physical Sciences (e.g. Physics, Chemistry) or Science Fiction as Literature. 3. Open to residents of any country.
Url: http://www.heinleinsociety.org/scholarship-program/
The Science Ambassador Scholarship for Women in STEM
Award: Full Tuition
Deadline: December, Applications for the 2024 academic year open this fall.
Eligibility: The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.
Url: https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Award: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 17th
Eligibility: Open to women who are active, full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican college/university during the academic years that the scholarship is awarded, i.e., you must be enrolled in both the current and upcoming academic years. Are a freshman, sophomore, or junior who are majoring in or plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) fields. Identify as women. Have not been recipients in the past.
Url: https://www.palantir.com/careers/students/scholarship/wit-north-america/
The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST)
Award: Up to $3000
Deadline: June 15th
Eligibility: African-American, undergraduate student majoring (or intending to major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.), Be enrolled (or identify his or her intention to enroll) at one of the predominantly Black colleges or universities listed below, and Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Url: http://www.dfbsstscholarship.org
The Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship $1,000 Annual Award
Award: $1000
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: The Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants should have either already declared their major or have completed at least one academic year in computer science, computer engineering, or closely related technical field.
Url: https://www.loadview-testing.com/scholarship/
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