STEM Scholars (formally Minority Science) Scholarship
Purpose of Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to address the unmet financial need of high school graduates from the city of Rochester who plan to attend college and major in science, technology, engineering, or math.Application Period
December 1 to February 28
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $6,000; paid as $1,500 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Allowed Use of Award
Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
For graduating high school seniors residing in the city of Rochester who:- Are planning to pursue a STEM concentration at any two- or four- year college or university;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale); and
- Demonstrate unmet financial need;
Application Process
To begin or continue your application, click here. This scholarship is one of dozens connected to our Consolidated Scholarship Application. Applying for this scholarship means you'll be considered for any other relevant opportunities within the Consolidated Application.Committee/Selection Process
The selection process is coordinated through the Community Foundation. A committee of Community Foundation staff and community representatives reviews applications and selects the recipients.Award Announcement and Payment
The Community Foundation emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring. Payment is made to the school for the recipient’s account in one lump sum in the Fall and split between the Fall and Spring semesters once required documentation is received. To release the initial scholarship payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or math program at a two- or four-year college or university to the Community Foundation’s online Consolidated Scholarship Application between July 1 and August 15. To release subsequent scholarship payments, upload the requested and required information including your unofficial transcript, class schedule, tuition bill, and the STEM Scholars Renewal Form verifying continued enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or math program at a two- or four-year college or university and a minimum 2.5 GPA to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Acceptance and Renewal Form between July 1 and August 15. Scholarships not claimed by February 15 in the assigned year will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.Renewability
This scholarship is renewable up to three times for a total of four awards in four consecutive years. Please see the Award Announcement and Payment section above for more information. STEM Scholars Renewal FormDonor Information
This scholarship was established in 1994 to provide financial support to minority graduates of the Rochester City School District who plan to study science, particularly environmental science, in college.Questions?
Email Scholarships@racf.org or call 585.341.4350 for assistance.
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