Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group 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

Students are eligible to submit an application for consideration if they are: Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at an accredited 4 year college. Enrolled as a STEM or Business major with a focus on pursuing a career in IT and related business services. Able to demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity (see application requirements). A citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship is awarded to professionals in the chemistry field pursuing new careers as high school chemistry teachers. Scholarship recipients receive: Scholarship stipends (up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study) towards the completion of a Masters degree in education or secondary chemistry/science certification. Support and mentoring throughout their three year teaching commitment. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses and are renewable up to 3 years. Scholarships cannot be applied to expenses retroactively. To be eligible, you must: Have a Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related discipline. Have at least one year work experience in a chemistry-related profession. Cannot have more than one year experience as a high school chemistry teacher. Be accepted into an education masters program or teacher certification program. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Must be a high school senior, graduating in the spring and attending college in fall 2017. Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree at a college or university within the United States or Canada. Students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of study with an interest in agriculture or energy related careers will be considered. Must be a legal citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.

Scholarship recipients will be considered for a paid internship at Carlson Caspers during the summer prior to entering law school and will be considered for a paid clerkship during the summers after their first and second years of law school. Eligibility: Undergraduate, or higher, degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science (or expect to obtain such degree in 2018) Accepted to or have applied to an ABA-accredited law school with intention of beginning first year of law school in the Fall of 2018. The scholarship will be paid upon proof of attendance during the first semester/quarter. Intend to practice intellectual property law in the Twin Cities upon graduation from law school. Not the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.

The Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to a female candidate majoring in engineering, math, or physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry). The other two scholarships may be awarded to either a male or female, and add Science Fiction as literature as an eligible field of study. Applicants will need to submit a 500-1,000 word essay on one of several available topics. 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.

In order to be eligible to receive a scholarship from the JASC, applicants must meet each of the following requirements: High school applicant's family must have a current JASC Family membership; current undergraduate or graduate student must have his/her own current Student or Individual membership. Applicant must be a high school senior and enroll on a full or part-time basis in an accredited school of advanced learning within one year of being selected as a scholarship recipient OR be currently enrolled as a student in a college or university. Applicant need not be of Japanese ancestry and need not be a citizen of the United States. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Illinois for at least one year prior to graduation or graduate from an accredited Illinois high school. Applicant must submit a written Application based on the Criteria listed below along with a current transcript from his/her high school or college/university. Awards to high school students are contingent upon the applicant timely providing the JASC with a notice of acceptance by an accredited school of advanced learning. Past recipients of scholarship awards are not eligible to apply.

The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that inspires youth to use STEM skills plus kindness, creativity, and collaboration to make a difference. Open to students ages 4-18 (as of May 1st).

Google Science 2015 is a competition open to anyone between the ages of 13 through 18, living in most countries. Please contact for additional eligibility details. Google Science Fair 2015 is a skill contest where eligible students will be invited to submit their science projects at a Google designated website to compete for prizes. The promotion will be comprised of an open entry submission phase, judging phase and then culminating in a final event to select the winners to be held live at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CAon or about September 21, 2015. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

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.