Scholarships for STEM Students

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 peak your interest. The eight scholarships below are dedicated 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.

BMW/SAE Engineering 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 incoming college freshmen with at least a 3.75 GPA pursuing an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program with an interest in mobility and advanced or emerging technologies
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Website: https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/bmw-sae-engineering-scholarship 

Simform STEM Scholarship

How to Apply: Provide a brief synopsis about your current academic program, write a personal statement outlining your career goals, and submit an essay on one of the four provided STEM topics
Eligibility: Open to full-time college students pursuing a career in computer science, applied mathematics, or any other field related to STEM.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Website: https://www.simform.com/scholarship/

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 200 recipients
Deadline: March 31,^, 2023
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, 2023
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/elevate-women-in-technology-scholarship/

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 in at least your second semester and taking at least two semester-equivalent courses per term at an accredited college or university in the United States 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 31,^, 2023
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 all 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 31,^, 2023
Website: https://www.afcea.org/site/foundation/scholarships/stem-majors

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 and questions
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student studying one of the eligible degrees including computer science, computer engineering, 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: May 31, 2023
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships/intel

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, internet of things, 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,^, 2023
Website: https://pixelplex.io/scholarship/

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