What is the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholars Program?
The STEM Scholars program is a five-year program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) starting in Fall 2010. The program annually awards 10 renewable scholarships to incoming freshmen or transfer students of approximately $3,800, increasing the group to 40 students in years four and five. Eligible students must select a major offered in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, demonstrate academic excellence and show financial need. This program crosses STEM disciplines within the College of EMS by building a strong network through various group activities.
To learn more about the STEM Scholars Program and what it has to offer please view our STEM Scholars Fact Sheet.
In order to apply for the STEM Scholars Program, you must be admitted into the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. If you have been admitted to UW-Platteville and are interesting in our program please apply.
Deadline for applications is March 15, 2013. Application and supporting documents must be postmarked March 15, 2013 to be considered.
Directions for filling out the application:
- Complete STEM Scholars application and contract.
- Each applicant must demonstrate financial need and have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) report submitted. Please attach a copy of the SAR (Student Aid Report) to be eligible for this scholarship. (FAFSA can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the SAR is sent to you in an email after you complete the FAFSA.)
- Each applicant must attach a copy of your HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT.
- Each applicant must find a total of two references to complete the following forms:
- One reference familiar with your science, math, or technical abilities must complete the Academic Reference form (web link). This may be a teacher, an employer, or any other person who has direct knowledge of your ability to handle science, math, or technology subjects.
- One reference familiar with your character must complete the Character Reference form. This may be a teacher, employer, supervisor from community activities, coach, or any other person who has direct knowledge of the traits described in the form. This should be a different person than the academic reference.
Before selecting references to complete each form, please review the questions on the forms to determine who the best person would be for each.
Deadline for applications is March 15, 2013. Application and supporting documents must be postmarked March 15, 2013 to be considered.
Character Reference Form (.PDF) or (MS Word)
Academic Reference Form (.PDF) or (MS Word)
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0966300. Any opinions, findings or conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.