Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status.
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time at one of the STARS institutions with a STEM field major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a strong interest in STEM and maintain strong academic standing in their respective fields or demonstrate a track record of high performance in preparatory STEM courses (incoming first-year college Ñý¼§Ö±²¥).
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Reviews are completed every term at each institution or until all opportunities are awarded.
Application Requirements
In addition to the online application, please supply the following required materials:
- Personal statement. (Upload file below) Please address the following (two-page, single space maximum)
- Why are you requesting this scholarship?
- What are your career goals?
- Why STEM?
- Discuss your ability to overcome challenges and leadership potential.
- Transcript - Unofficial academic transcripts from High School and/or college demonstrating academic talent.
- Two academic Letters of Recommendation. (Provide this link to your referees - https://umt.edu/stars/letter-of-recommendation.php.)
Instructions
The application must be completed in one session. Please read through the application and prepare/gather all materials before beginning. If you encounter any trouble submitting the online application, please email stars@skc.edu.
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